Upper Elementary Science Teacher (SY 26-27)

Explore Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Explore Schools in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Elementary Science Teacher for the Brooklyn campus. This in-person, exempt role serves K-5 students and begins August 25th. A $2,500 signing bonus is available for joining the team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, NYS teaching certification (preferred), and classroom experience. You will plan engaging science lessons, assess students, and collaborate with colleagues to foster equity and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and NYS teaching certification preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years preferred.
• New York State teaching certification preferred; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons using culturally-responsive strategies to support all students in achieving high academic and social-emotional growth.
• Intellectually prepare and internalize the shared curriculum; create unit and lesson plans.
• Administer and grade assessments; analyze data and act on findings.
• Keep accurate and organized records of student information and communicate with families.
• Utilize Responsive Classroom practices to foster a positive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels.
• Attend PLCs, grade meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Ensure student safety and support non-instructional supervision as needed.
• Participate in field trips and contribute to identity work to dismantle white supremacy culture.

Skills

Student engagement

Critical thinking

Relationship-building

Reflective practitioner

Collaboration

Classroom presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

New York State Teaching Certification

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Starting August 25th, candidates who apply to the Upper Elementary Science Teacher role will be eligible for a $2500 signing bonus if they join our team!

Elementary Science Teacher, Brooklyn, New York In-Person Work Required This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime

WHO WE ARE

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing nearly 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive-we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an educator with experience teaching grades K-5. You are excited to work closely with our students. You believe that collaboration amongst the adults at a school lead to the highest levels of student achievement. You prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and authentic relationship-building in the classroom. You have demonstrated that you are a reflective practitioner and prioritize the needs of your students first and are committed to doing the work to educate the whole child.

Additionally, you possess the following qualities:

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
• Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes
• Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students and using classroom management strategies to promote safety and inclusion of all students
• Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions
• Elementary science content and pedagogical knowledge
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Adaptable to teach across multiple grades simultaneously
• Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• New York State Teaching Certification, preferred
• Master's Degree in Education, preferred

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Elementary Science Teacher, you will be expected to manage the following daily:

• Deliver lessons using a range of culturally-responsive pedagogical strategies to support all students in reaching high-levels of academic and social-emotional growth and achievement
• Intellectually prepare and internalize our shared curriculum and create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans
• Administer and grade assessments and then analyze and act on data
• Keep accurate and organized records of student information
• Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including, but not limited to, morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, and other related practices
• Foster an environment built on restorative practices by ensuring that students are building relationships with one another and repairing harm to the community
• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions
• Conduct parent‑teacher conferences as needed, as well as on‑going parent communication
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Assist with non‑instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
• Attend field trips throughout the year
• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Explore Schools offers our staff a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Our salary scale for this role has been established using an equity lens and is based on relevant years of experience, education, and NYS certification. Teachers with a bachelor's degree and between 0 - 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annu