Innovative Middle School Science Teacher—NGSS & Labs

Uncommon Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

403(b) retirement with employer match

Paid leave of absence options

Mental health and counseling support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New York seeks a middle school science teacher to join grade-level teams and deliver NGSS-aligned instruction that supports inquiry-based learning. It emphasizes student discourse, science practices, and connections to local and global communities.

You will analyze student work weekly with leadership, differentiate instruction for all learners, and engage in practice-based professional development while building strong family partnerships for student success.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Teach an NGSS-aligned interdisciplinary science curriculum and foster student inquiry.
• Meet weekly with leadership to analyze trends in student work and adjust instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students and families and participate in PD.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Collaboration

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New York seeks a middle school science teacher to join grade-level teams and deliver NGSS-aligned instruction that supports inquiry-based learning. It emphasizes student discourse, science practices, and connections to local and global communities.

You will analyze student work weekly with leadership, differentiate instruction for all learners, and engage in practice-based professional development while building strong family partnerships for student success.