What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Literacy Specialist position at Success Academy?
Teaching Science at Success Academy: A Commitment to Excellence
SUCCESS ACADMY IS LOOKING FOR COMMITTED TEACHERS who can inspire and prepare students from low-income neighborhoods to become self-assured thinkers and leaders in science.
This role emphasizes scientific literacy across various disciplines and fosters critical engagement with the world. SUCCESS ACADEMY PROVIDES EXTENSIVE TRAINING AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ALLOWING YOU TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL SKILLS WHILE POSITIVELY IMPACTING CHILDREN'S EDUCATION.
We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 57 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
A background in education is not required. At Success Academy, we provide you with extensive training and a proven curriculum so you can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson plans.
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.
- 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.
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.
