What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher position at Success Academy?
Science Teacher - Elementary School at Success Academy
We are seeking a passionate and driven Science Teacher to join our team at Success Academy, a network of top-performing public charter schools in New York City. As a Science Teacher, you will inspire and educate elementary school students in an intellectually charged environment focused on developing critical thinking and scientific literacy.
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 in ways that are endlessly fascinating, complex, and philosophical.
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
At Success Academy, we provide unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. Our teachers gain valuable skills and can advance rapidly through leadership opportunities available both in the classroom and outside.
- Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your peers and mentors.
- Become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.
- Learn to assess and analyze data to chart your students' growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly.
- Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance.
- Have the opportunity to grow as a leader and ultimately a leader of the entire grade team.
Minimum 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.
What We Look For
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. You welcome feedback and coaching that will help you achieve your goals.
Grit and Determination:
You are not frustrated by setbacks — you see them as an opportunity for growth.
Compensation
Starting salary: $65,000.00
Salary : $65,000
