Curriculum and Implementation Senior Specialist, Science

Success Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Curriculum and Implementation Senior Specialist, Science in New York. You will design and implement a rigorous Science curriculum across multiple schools and lead the development of lesson materials, assessments, and instructional resources.

You will train school-based staff, mentor leaders, and use data to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in science instruction, aligning with the organization’s pedagogical vision for a multi-school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field.
• Experience in a school leadership or teacher-leader role (e.g., Assistant Principal, Grade Team Lead).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to motivate and hold others accountable.
• Growth mindset and willingness to rapidly learn, adapt, and improve practice.

Responsibilities

• Design, revise, and execute a rigorous science curriculum aligned to a multi-year program vision.
• Build and improve high-quality lesson materials, assessments, and instructional resources.
• Lead training for school-based faculty and leaders to drive student reasoning and mastery in Science.
• Analyze implementation and student outcome data to identify gaps and drive targeted improvements.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teacher leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Curriculum and Implementation Senior Specialist, Science

New York

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have 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 our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Success Academy is the fastest-growing and highest-performing charter school network in New York State. We are reimagining public education by designing, implementing, and scaling rigorous, whole-child learning models that deliver exceptional results. With 59 schools and more than 20,000 scholars, we aim to grow to 100 schools and educate 50,000 scholars in a uniquely holistic K–12 system that prepares every student for college and beyond.

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 Senior 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 Senior Specialist designs curricular resources, leads training for school-based faculty and leaders, and manages 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
• Experience in a school leadership or teacher leader role (e.g., Assistant Principal, Grade Team Lead, or equivalent) and demonstrated ability to manage and develop others
• 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.

Compensation Range

$80,000 - $90,000 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.

Benefits

• Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
• Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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