Elementary School Science Teacher

Pharos Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting at $80,000

401k with employer matching

Employee Perks & Savings

Employee Assistance Program

1:1 technology in classrooms

Weekly coaching & PD

Summer PD Institute

Job summary

Pharos Academy Charter School in New York is seeking a dedicated teacher who loves guiding students academically and behaviorally. The role emphasizes planning, preparation, and using data to drive every class, with a belief that through constructive feedback and growth, all students can excel.

You will work as part of a collaborative team, commit to continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture that values effort, dignity, and pro-social skills.

Qualifications

• Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation.
• Willingness to implement feedback from leadership, peers, parents, and students.
• Use data to improve student achievement and classroom culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily and long-term instruction.
• Use data to drive student achievement and behavior goals.
• Collaborate with teachers and leadership to meet student needs.

Skills

Data-driven planning

Feedback-driven

Team collaboration

Strong instructional planning

Education

Bachelor Degree in Education or Science

Job description

Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback.

In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels.

What We are Looking For

• Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class.
• Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students.
• Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals. Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve.
• Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core beliefs and educational viewpoint.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary starting at $80,000*.
• 401k plan with employer matching of 5%.
• Generous Employee Perks & Savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employee wellness.
• Classrooms fully stocked with 1:1 technology and all essential classroom supplies.
• Weekly individual coaching & collaborative professional development.
• Summer Professional Development Institute.

Teacher Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education or Science related field of study.
• Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro-social and academic skills.
• Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

*Pharos Academy offers a performance-based salary structure. Compensation is earned based on measurable performance benchmarks, rather than tenure. The salary range for this role is $80,000–$110,000, with the opportunity to earn up to $150,000 over time once Mastery is reached. Starting salary for new or emerging teachers is $80,000. Candidates with 4+ years of experience at a high-performing K–12 school may be eligible for a higher starting salary based on sustained performance and demonstrated results related to our tiered benchmarks.