Science Teacher K-5

Young World Physical Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Science Teacher for grades K–5 to deliver hands-on science instruction, foster curiosity, and support students’ academic and personal growth. The teacher will help students meet school-wide expectations and participate in collaboration with teachers and administrators.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in education or a relevant science field; NY State Certification is preferred, as is a Master’s degree and prior

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New York State Certification preferred; Master's in Education preferred.
• Urban school experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to grades K–5 with hands-on activities.
• Provide quarterly student reports on performance and behavior.
• Submit weekly lesson plans and maintain records.
• Plan and deliver instructional units; collaborate with grade team.
• Integrate core subjects while employing new technology.
• Attend weekly faculty and grade-level planning meetings.
• Uphold school policies and support student character development.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Classroom management

Subject mastery

Character development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

New York State Certification preferred

Job description

Hyde Leadership Brooklyn Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn - Brooklyn, New York Open in Google Maps

Science Teacher K-5

Hyde Leadership Brooklyn Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn - Brooklyn, New York Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5841048
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Science Teacher

About Hyde Leadership Charter School:

Hyde is built on the belief that every person has a unique potential and larger purpose in life, and character growth is key to exposing that potential and purpose. Hyde maintains a student-centered culture that motivates character development and emphasizes curiosity, courage, concern, integrity, and leadership. Our goal is to prepare children for college and beyond, and to live their lives according to standards of personal excellence. We believe in order to provide the best possible education for our young leaders, we as educators need to be in a continuous growth process. Working at Hyde-Brooklyn is a unique and rewarding experience because our staff receives both professional development and participates in their own self- discovery process through the Hyde process of journaling, facilitated discussion, workshops, and seminars.

Summary

The Science Teacher instructs students from grades K – 5 in various scientific topics through hands on experimental activities. Through excellent communication, organizational skills and great energy the Science Teacher supports the academic and personal growth of our students, while making sure all students are successful and develop strong characters. The Science Teacher will make sure the students understand the school wide expectations and policies while consistently asking the students to follow the outlined expectations for common areas with in the school. In addition, the Science Teacher supports staff in the scheduled arrival, mealtime and dismissal duties.

Job Duties

• Encourage student to learn about scientific topics through hands-on, experimental activities
• Provide students with a report card each quarter for performance and behavior
• Submit lessons plan on a weekly basis
• Plan, organize and execute annual
• Plan lessons and manage classroom in an inspiring, rigorous and urgent way
• Plan, organize and replenish lesson plans for substitute teachers in case of absence
• Meet all test and data and reporting deadlines
• Maintain anecdotal and formal evaluative records (checklists, anecdotal notes, quiz/test, etc.
• Integrate core subjects such as Math and ELA, but remains focused on new technological techniques
• Participate actively in weekly grade level team planning meeting by planning units of study and weekly lessons collaboratively with team teacher(s), specialist and administrators
• Attend all faculty meetings

Skills and Characteristics

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, families and students
• Be a team player
• Display maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter
• Show commitment to character development and family partnerships

Requirements

• Attend the annual Hyde 101 Training
• Demonstrated success working in an urban school setting
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A Master’s degree in Education or relevant content area (preferred)
• New York State Certification (preferred)

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $64,000 to $90,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
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