Associate, Science

Successacademycharterschool; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools in New York, NY seeks a Specialist in Science to drive strong academic outcomes within its Science program. This role focuses on designing and implementing a coherent Science curriculum and improving instructional resources for teachers.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in a scientific field and demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative skills. A commitment to education and student success is essential, as the position offers growth opportunities within a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and improve practice.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a rigorous and coherent Science curriculum.
• Build and improve high-quality lesson materials and instructional resources.
• Manage school leaders and teachers to improve instructional practices.
• Analyze implementation data to identify gaps and drive improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of Science as a discipline

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to provide feedback

Exceptional work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

About the Education Institute

The Education Institute drives our instructional and academic design—building the K-12 program that defines scholar preparedness. The Institute is leading a multi-year change management effort to advance the quality of teaching and learning across the network and achieve transformational outcomes.

About the Role

The Specialist, Science works under the direction of the Leader of Science to drive strong academic outcomes across the Science program. This individual supports the design and implementation of rigorous curriculum, ensuring materials are high-quality and effectively enacted in schools. The Specialist builds and refines curricular resources, leads training for school-based faculty and leaders, and supports continuous improvement in teacher practice aligned to the organization’s pedagogical values and Science program vision. This role is ideal for an individual motivated to expand their impact across thousands of students and 50+ schools.

Key responsibilities include:

• To design, revise, and execute on a rigorous and coherent Science curriculum aligned to a multi-year program vision
• To build and improve high-quality lesson materials, assessments, and instructional resources that reflect the current state of the discipline and internal standards for excellence
• To manage school leaders and teachers in improving instructional practice by developing and leading training that focuses on driving student reasoning and mastery in Science.
• To analyze implementation and student outcome data to identify gaps and drive targeted improvements to both curriculum and instruction

A successful applicant will have the following skills, characteristics, and values:

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific field and deep knowledge of Science as a discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to invest, motivate, and hold others accountable
• A growth mindset, with a strong belief in the value of feedback and a demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, adapt, and improve practice.
• An exceptional work ethic and the ability to think flexibly and collaboratively

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.

Compensation Range $67,000 - $72,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.