High School Science Teacher ( SY 25-26)

The American Dream Charter School•New York, NY

10d•$60,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The American Dream School is seeking a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, goal-oriented Science Teacher. Our science department seeks to introduce students to scientific thinking, equipping them with the knowledge as well as analytical and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for further studies at the college level. We aim to equip students to be responsible citizens in a world shaped by science. We challenge students to gain a genuine understanding and enjoyment of science including its application in real-life situations.

Requirements

Candidate must be able to provide proof of being fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
Bilingual Spanish/English
Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field, Master's preferred
New York State Teaching Certification 7-12 or Special Education 7-12 is required
Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills
Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy
Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive
Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Secondary General Education Teachers: 1 year
NYS Teaching Certification (Required)

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred

Responsibilities

Implement and support in the development of a rigorous cutting edge Science program that develops scholars as problem solvers and analytical thinkers.
Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core-aligned American Dream curriculum
Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency
Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform.
Implement a co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs.
Promotes a sense of urgency in learning
Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments
Create meaningful interim assessments that will help drive instruction and prepare students for success on the Regents Exam
Maintain accurate records and create reports
Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks
Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators
Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups
Create annual goal for students’ IEP
Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area
Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested
Participate in yearly IEP conferences
Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed
Teach one section of an elective course, credit recovery or serve as an advisor for a student club
Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems
Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies
Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material
Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed
Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties, responsibilities, and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work
Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback