Science Teacher

TOGETHER for Youth; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TOGETHER for Youth in Albany, NY seeks a full-time educator to facilitate lesson plans and deliver engaging instruction to middle/high school students. The role involves 1:1 and small group instruction, developing content, and managing classroom activities to promote safe, productive learning environments.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with NYS teaching certification (or an approved pathway toward permanent certification) and at least 1 year of practical teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of practical teaching experience.
• Bachelor's degree and a valid NYS teaching certificate or equivalent pathway leading to permanent certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate lesson plan instructions to students, including 1:1 and small group provides input and helps facilitate social and emotional learning components of lesson plans.
• Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
• Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
• Plan and implement educational activities and events.
• Presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
• Providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
• Creating and distributing educational content.
• Ensure classroom is clean and orderly.
• Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests.
• Observe, implement, monitor and complete reports regarding student performance and behaviors in the classroom.
• Provide pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution with students using TCI principles and behavior modification techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + NYS teaching certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Albany, NY 12211Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: BachelorsSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: OccasionalJob Shift: DayJob Category: Education

Description

• Facilitate lesson plan instructions to students, including 1:1 and small group provides input and helps facilitate social and emotional learning components of lesson plans.
• Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
• Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
• Plan and implement educational activities and events.
• Presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
• Providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
• Creating and distributing educational content.
• Ensure classroom is clean and orderly.
• Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests.
• Responsible for observing, implementing, monitoring and completing specific reports regarding student performance and behaviors in the classroom.
• Responsible for providing pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution with student, including implementing and using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) principles and approved behavior modification techniques/strategies.
• This position will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those of NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with students, staff, and external partners.
• Outstanding organizational abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule - (Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM - year round)
• Compensation - $75,000 to $90,000 per year depending on experience, education, and skills.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of (1) year of practical teaching experience. Middle school & high school teaching experience, required.
• Bachelor's degree and a valid NYS teaching certificate required, or an equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS-approved pathway that leads to a master's degree in education and permanent certification.
• Teaching experience in a High School Alternative School Setting, highly preferred.
• Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel if needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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