High School Earth Science Teacher (26 - 27 SY)

Challenge-Preparatory-Charter-School-

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Challenge Preparatory Charter School in Far Rockaway, NY seeks an Earth Science Teacher to guide students through geology, environment, and matter, with lab-based instruction and engaging lessons.

The Earth Science Teacher will design daily lessons, maintain safety in labs, assess coursework, and collaborate with the leadership team to align with CPCS standards.

This is a full-time position with salary range $62,000–$95,000, commensurate with NYS certification and teaching experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
NYS Certification in the appropriate content area.
Dual licensed preferred; content area and ESL or Special Education.
Two years of teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred.
Ability to create a classroom where students of all levels are engaged and challenged.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Growth mindset with openness to feedback.
Commitment to closing the achievement gap in underserved communities.

Responsibilities

Design, test, and supervise weekly laboratory experiments relevant to the current lessons being taught in class.
Ensure students understand and follow safety rules for laboratory experiments.
Assign and evaluate coursework, submit grades, and communicate with parents regarding student performance.
Prepare students for state exams and meet school goals for student competency.
Attend parent-teacher conferences and provide detailed evaluations.

Skills

Urban teaching experience

Data-driven instruction

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Engagement strategies

Commitment to closing achievement gap

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

NYS Certification

Dual license (Content area and ESL or SPED)

Job description

Who We Are

Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards,and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional,and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.

Understanding the Role

The Earth Science Teacher reports to the Principal. He/she is expected to help students with the study of Earth Science. The teacher is responsible for preparing lesson plans, instructing his/her students on the composition structure, properties of matter, and educating students at all levels. The Earth Science Teacher must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans. They show students the right ways to examine how materials interact with each other and with energy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Your job duties and responsibilities include providing instruction about geology, nature, the environment, meteorology, oceans and bodies of water, and other related subjects. An Earth Science teacher may perform research. Develop daily lessons aligned with the CPCS curriculum in collaboration with leadership team members. The Earth Science Teacher instructs his/her students on the composition, structure, and properties of matter. They show students the right ways to examine how materials interact — with each other and with energy. ...Teach high school level science and lab classes using lectures, technology, and hands-on learning experiences

Job Responsilibilities

Design, test, and supervise weekly laboratory experiments relevant to the current lessons being taught in class
Ensure students understand and follow all safety rules for laboratory experiments and are aware of the proper actions to take during accidents and emergencies
Assign and evaluate all coursework, submit grades, and maintain contact with parents regarding student performance
Work to ensure all students are well prepared for state exams and meet school and state goals for student competency
Maintain strict records of student attendance, participation, homework, lab work, and test results
Plan and supervise at least one field trip per school year, obtaining parental permission for all students involved and ensuring student safety when outside the school
Attend parent-teacher conferences each semester and have detailed evaluations ready to share for all students
Prepare demonstrations;Assist and supervise students while conducting experiments
Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks, or other standard test practices
Establish classroom and lab rules and regulations
Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students
Participate actively in coaching and professional development programming
Assist with school programming as needed during non-instructional time

Skills, Qualifications, and/or Competencies Required:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
NYS Certification in the appropriate content area
Dually licensed preferred; content area and ESL or Special Education
Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap2 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning
Strong teamwork ethic
Ability to use data to drive instruction
The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported,d and challenged
Passion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gap
Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Growth mindset and the ability to use feedback to improve practice
Experience teaching in underserved areas is a plus

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