Teacher Middle School Science Teacher
Job Description
The Opportunity
Amani Public Charter School seeks to hire an energetic and experienced Science teacher. Science teacher will be required to plan and implement lab-based, critical thinking, science lessons based on NYS Intermediate Level Science. This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to challenge the status quo of the current educational landscape in urban areas.
The School
Our goal is to provide Amani Scholars with the academic and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in competitive high school programs, college and the career of their choice. Amani Public Charter School is located in Mount Vernon, NY which is 25 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. The school is walking distance from the Metro North train station and a short distance from the MTA 241st station. Amani Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Amani offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Utilize a wide range of assessment tools and strategies to regularly measure scholar progress
- Collaborate with peers on curriculum development and lesson planning
- Have a complete understanding of curricular goals and objectives
- Utilize a wide range of instructional strategies to meet scholars unique learning styles and needs.
- Promote effective learning by explicitly identifying academic goals
- Communicate frequently with parents to share information, insights and student successes
- Participate in professional development sessions each week
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree Preferred
- New York State Teaching Certification Required
- Strong classroom management skills
- Demonstrated successful experience working in an urban school setting (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and parents
- Passion for being a part of a team-oriented, mission driven school culture
- At least one year of teaching experience
- Flexibility and sense of humor
