NGSS‑Focused Middle School Science Teacher

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account (HSA)

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a middle school science teacher to deliver an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum in New York City. You will guide students in inquiry, data analysis, and lab work, fostering a love of science and critical thinking within a team-focused, socio-emotional learning environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to equity in a high-need urban setting.

Qualifications

• Commitment to students' social emotional and academic growth.
• Willingness to collaborate with internal/external partners.
• Self-directed learner who uses feedback to improve outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree; NY certification eligibility required; must enroll in teacher prep if no education degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach an interdisciplinary NGSS-aligned science curriculum.
• Develop students' questioning, modeling, data analysis and lab skills.
• Foster engagement and confidence in science among middle schoolers.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to set goals and strategies.

Skills

Social emotional development

Collaboration

Feedback-driven improvement

STEM content knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

NY certification eligibility

Tools

NGSS-aligned curriculum

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking a middle school science teacher to deliver an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum in New York City. You will guide students in inquiry, data analysis, and lab work, fostering a love of science and critical thinking within a team-focused, socio-emotional learning environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to equity in a high-need urban setting.