NYCPS Science Teacher (New Visions Affinity Network)

New Visions For Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in New York seeks a dedicated Science Teacher to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a valid NY State Teacher Certification, and a passion for engaging diverse learners. Responsibilities include developing curriculum, assessing student growth, and advocating for student support. Join a collaborative environment that values educational equity and empowers teachers to meet each student's unique needs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives.
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum.
• Assess student growth through formal and informal assessments.
• Support plans for post-high school transition.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Content knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

NYCPS Science Teacher (New Visions Affinity Network)

New York

Why Teach With Us?

New Visions Affinity Schools seek the most talented and dedicated educators to bring their skills, experience, and energy to a collaborative and innovative learning environment where teachers are empowered to meet each student's unique learning needs and open the doors to new and rich opportunities. Our teachers are dynamic and innovative pedagogues who are committed to urban students and the issues they face every day.

Who You Are

You’re a dedicated educator who is committed to serving students from all backgrounds. You approach learning via a growth mindset and have a proven track record of engaging students. You are reflective, seek and effectively apply feedback, and strive to learn from those around you. You make informed decisions about lesson planning based on data and have demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners. You work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals and are passionate about driving student success.

What You’ll Do

Our teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop content knowledge and skills through collaborative classroom work, reading, writing, discussion, and authentic exploration/experimentation. Our vision is that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities where barriers to learning are reduced and learner diversity is recognized, supported, and embraced. Teachers are expected to:

• Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum
• Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
• Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
• Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
• Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is pre ferred
• A valid New York State Teacher Certification
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Experience working with educational technology

Salary Information
We follow the New York City Public Schools salary schedules found here .

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