What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Science Teacher position at Success Academy?
Elementary School Science Teacher at Success Academy Summary
The Elementary School Science Teacher at Success Academy plays a vital role in delivering a rigorous science education to students in New York City. This position emphasizes scientific literacy and critical thinking, nurturing students to become confident thinkers and leaders.
This is an intellectually charged environment where you can make a significant impact. As a science teacher in New York City's top-performing network of K-12 charter schools, you will join a team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers and leaders, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas, and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on.
Job Description
We are actively hiring for the 2025-2026 school year.
Scholars engage flexibly with different scientific disciplines, compelling them to see engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, and biology as all interdependent. We also place a strong emphasis on scientific literacy, with special attention to reading, writing, and data literacy.
Career Advancement and Skill Development
- You will sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your peers and mentors.
- You will become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.
- You will learn to assess and analyze data to chart your students' growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly.
- You will engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance.
- You will have the opportunity to grow as a leader and ultimately a leader of the entire grade team.
Minimum Qualifications
- You must hold a bachelor's degree before your first day of work with Success Academy.
- You must have a rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e., biology, chemistry, physics, engineering).
- You must be able to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations).
- You must supervise a classroom of 20 students.
What We Look For
- You must have a drive for excellence.
- You must have confidence and presence.
- You must have a passion for content.
- You must have planning and organizational skills.
- You must have emotional intelligence.
- You must be a learner.
- You must have grit and determination.
Compensation
Starting salary: $65,000.00
Salary : $65,000
