Elementary Science STEM Teacher

Queens Hebrew Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Queens Hebrew Academy in New York is seeking a passionate Science Teacher to join our collaborative academic team for the upcoming school year.

Responsibilities include delivering standards-aligned science lessons with inquiry-based learning, fostering a safe and inclusive classroom, and using assessments to guide instruction. Collaboration with the STEM department and clear communication with families are expected.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science discipline, STEM field, or Science Education (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Certification: State Certification (or eligibility for New York State certification reciprocity / transitional paths) in Science or Elementary Education.
• Experience: Prior student teaching or full-time secondary science classroom experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong digital literacy (familiarity with platforms like Google Classroom or similar LMS tools), excellent organizational skills, and a dedication to urban/diverse student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Curriculum: Deliver engaging, standards-aligned daily lessons in our Science classes, utilizing inquiry-based learning and interactive laboratory experiments.
• Student Engagement: Cultivate a safe, inclusive classroom culture that encourages student discourse, scientific questioning, and evidence-based argumentation.
• Assessment & Data Analysis: Utilize formative and summative assessments, tracking student performance data to tailor instruction and support diverse learning needs.
• Collaboration: Work alongside the STEM/Science department team to align curriculum, plan cross‑curricular projects, and participate in professional development.
• Community & Communication: Maintain positive lines of communication with students, parents, and administration regarding academic progress and lab safety.

Skills

Digital literacy

Organizational skills

Commitment to urban/diverse students

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or STEM

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

About Our School

At Queens Hebrew Academy, we are committed to fostering a rigorous, inclusive, and inquiry-based learning environment. We empower our students to think critically, engage in hands‑on scientific discovery, and develop the mindsets necessary to thrive in STEM disciplines and beyond. We are currently seeking a passionate, dynamic Science Teacher to join our collaborative academic team for the upcoming school year.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Curriculum: Deliver engaging, standards-aligned daily lessons in our Science classes, utilizing inquiry-based learning and interactive laboratory experiments.
• Student Engagement: Cultivate a safe, inclusive classroom culture that encourages student discourse, scientific questioning, and evidence-based argumentation.
• Assessment & Data Analysis: Utilize formative and summative assessments, tracking student performance data to tailor instruction and support diverse learning needs.
• Collaboration: Work alongside the STEM/Science department team to align curriculum, plan cross‑curricular projects, and participate in professional development.
• Community & Communication: Maintain positive lines of communication with students, parents, and administration regarding academic progress and lab safety.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science discipline, STEM field, or Science Education (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Certification: State Certification (or eligibility for New York State certification reciprocity / transitional paths) in Science or Elementary Education.
• Experience: Prior student teaching or full-time secondary science classroom experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong digital literacy (familiarity with platforms like Google Classroom or similar LMS tools), excellent organizational skills, and a dedication to urban/diverse student achievement.