What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher for New York City Schools position at Success Academy?
Transform Lives through Science Education
We are seeking an Elementary Science Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators at Success Academy. As a science teacher in our network of K-12 charter schools, you will have the opportunity to transform lives and shape the next generation of scientists and thinkers.
You will cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and scientific literacy among your scholars while benefiting from extensive training and opportunities for professional development. This role is ideal for passionate educators who desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children in New York City.
About Our Vision for Science Education
We envision a future where every child has access to high-quality science education, regardless of their zip code or economic status. Our Science program ignites a passion in scholars for scientific thinking and curiosity, and 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 also place a strong emphasis on scientific literacy, with special attention to reading, writing, and data literacy.
Your Role and Responsibilities
- Cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and scientific literacy among your scholars
- Benefit from extensive training and opportunities for professional development
- Join a team of passionate educators committed to teaching and preparing children for college and beyond
Requirements and Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree before your first day of work with Success Academy
- A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering)
- Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations)
- Supervise a classroom of 20 students
We Look for Candidates Who
- 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
