What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher position at Success Academy?
Science Teacher - Elementary School at Success Academy
As a Science Teacher in an esteemed network of K-12 charter schools in New York City, you will inspire students to engage in scientific thinking and develop a passion for various scientific disciplines. You will support and prepare children from low-income neighborhoods for academic success, empower them to think critically, and foster their curiosity about the world. With extensive training and professional development opportunities, you will grow as a leader and educator committed to social impact.
At Success Academy, our goal is to provide every child in NYC with access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. Our 57 schools across the city are designed to give every student a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
Job Description:
A Science Teacher's Role
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create engaging lesson plans and activities that foster scientific literacy and critical thinking
- Develop strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to ensure scholar success
- Collaborate with grade-level teams to plan and implement curriculum
- Analyze data to inform instruction and drive scholar growth
Career Advancement and Skill Development:
Success Academy gives you unparalleled opportunities to gain valuable professional skills and advance rapidly with leadership opportunities available both in the classroom and outside.
- Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, families, and peers
- Become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom
- Learn to assess and analyze data to chart scholar growth and achievement
- Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted feedback and coaching
- Grow as a leader and ultimately lead the entire grade team, with opportunities to enter our school leadership track or transition to our network office
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree before your first day of work with Success Academy
- Rigorous and relevant academic major (e.g., 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; and
- Grit and Determination: You are not frustrated by setbacks — you see them as an opportunity for growth.
Compensation:
Starting From: $65,000.00
Salary : $65,000
