What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Education Leader in NYC Schools position at Success Academy?
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS is committed to providing a rigorous education for all students. As an Elementary School Science Teacher, you will inspire students from low-income neighborhoods to explore scientific concepts and develop critical thinking skills. With a focus on engaging curriculum and professional development, you will be part of a community dedicated to making a profound social impact.
About Our Community
We are a community of educators and professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods. We believe that every student deserves access to a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code or economic status.
Our Science program ignites a passion in scholars for scientific thinking and curiosity. We develop our scholars as citizens of science, empowering them to engage creatively, critically, and meaningfully with the world around them. Scholars engage flexibly with different scientific disciplines, compelling them to see engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, and biology as all interdependent.
We place a strong emphasis on scientific literacy, with special attention to reading, writing, and data literacy. Our proven curriculum and extensive training ensure that you can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson plans.
What We Value
- Drive for Excellence: You set ambitious goals for yourself and have never been afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them;
- Confidence and Presence: You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;
- PASSION FOR CONTENT: You relish literature, science, history, and/or math and independently seek to deepen your knowledge of subjects that interest you;
- Planning and Organizational Skills: You have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and are able to plan around competing priorities;
- Emotional Intelligence: You have strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds;
- Learner: You are intellectually curious and are motivated to master new skills;
- Grit and Determination: You are not frustrated by setbacks — you see them as an opportunity for growth;
We offer a competitive starting salary of $65,000.00 and unparalleled opportunities to gain valuable professional skills and advance rapidly with leadership opportunities available both in the classroom and outside.
Salary : $65,000
