Earth and Space Teacher for 2026/27 Academic Year
About The Position
SANY’s Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School is excited to announce the opening of an Earth and Space Teacher role for the 2026/27 Academic Year. As a result, we are looking for dynamic and creative High School Teachers. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply! New York State Certification Required. We need Teachers who will: Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum Collaborate with staff to determine charter requirements for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods Be ready to prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning Appreciate regular feedback, accountability, and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities Have great classroom management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Certification Required
- Fingerprint clearance through the NYS Department of Education
- Growth mindset, flexible, and ok with change
- Intrinsically motivated
- Compassionate
- Strong conviction that all students can succeed
- The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
- Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience with a diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus
- Prior teaching experience preferred, and novice teachers encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum
- Collaborate with staff to determine charter requirements for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods
- Prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area
- Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy
- Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning
- Appreciate regular feedback, accountability, and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities
- Have great classroom management
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and more!
- Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
- Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
- Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet, and apps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
