Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (FACS)

Utica City School District • Utica, NY

14h

About The Position

A Family and Consumer Sciences teacher educates students in practical life skills like nutrition, cooking, sewing and finance. A Family and Consumer Sciences teacher develops rigorous, hands-on lessons, manages the classroom to increase engagement, assesses progress and fosters critical think for students' future success in careers or further education. Teachers of all disciplines play a critical role in helping students to build and expand reading and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

• Ability to explain FACS and relative CTE concepts to students
• Ability to represent abstract concepts in concrete ways
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues
• Appropriate N.Y.S. Teaching Certification

Responsibilities

• Lesson planning: Create lesson plans that meet the needs of all students
• Teaching: Deliver engaging lessons that help students understand relative concepts
• Grading: Grade assignments, quizzes, tests, and final exams
• Student support: Provide extra help to students who need it
• Communication: Communicate with students, parents, and other staff
• Assessment: Evaluate student performance and monitor progress
• Professional development: Meet state requirements for professional development
• Classroom management: Create a safe and positive learning environment
• Curriculum: Use curriculum resources that reflect the students' diverse backgrounds

Benefits

• The Utica City School District offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• The Utica City School District is a longstanding recipient of the Teachers of Tomorrow Grant, which provides financial incentive for eligible new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed