High School Classroom Teacher- Life Sciences

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Haven Charter is the first Career and Technical Education SUNY Authorized high school in NYC with a focus in the Health Sciences sector. Opening in the South Bronx July 2025 with a 9th grade inaugural class of 120 students and offering pathways to both college and career. We are currently looking for our founding teaching team, which will play a critical role in realizing the mission, values and youth centered vision for our school.

Requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Facility with and willingness to learn education technologies;
Experience working with adolescents in grades 9-12, with two years of teaching experience preferred;
Bachelor’s degree with teaching experience;
NYS 7-12 certified or in process preferred;
Will be fingerprinted prior to employment by the New York City Department of Health and/or by the New York City Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Connect with adolescents and cultivate caring relationships;
Effectively balance classroom management and instruction to meet the needs of all students;
Plan and implement instructional activities that address each student's strengths and needs, while fostering active learning;
Strategically integrate technology in the classroom, utilizing different types all units and lessons to help engage students, encourage collaboration, and improve learning outcomes;
Create a well-organized classroom that fosters effective learning and a welcoming, culturally inclusive environment;
Provide diverse learning materials and guide students in using educational resources effectively;
Observe and evaluate students' performance, provide constructive timely feedback, and monitor their individual progress;
Utilize assessment data to identify learning needs, differentiate instruction, and track student progress;
Maintain and update accurate, complete student records and reports in compliance with laws, district policies, and school regulations;
Facilitating student behavior by implementing restorative practices, maintaining discipline in alignment with school policies, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary;
Actively engage in ongoing self-reflection of practices, beliefs, and values;
Collaborate with colleagues within and across content areas to develop project and unit plans which facilitate the student learning process;
Participate in professional development opportunities to stay updated on current teaching practices, curriculum changes, and to align with school priorities;
Engage in department, school, and parent meetings while demonstrating openness to continuous learning and professional growth;
Routinely engage and collaborate with students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs;
Contribute to the wider school community through participation in schoolwide initiatives and extracurricular activities such as team building, student skill labs, sporting activities, clubs, student organizations and/or other projects as needed;
Engage actively in departmental and school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism learning opportunities