Math Teacher 8-12 (2026-2027 academic year)

Science Academies of NY • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Syracuse Academy of Science High School is hiring a Math Teacher for grades 8–12 for the 2026–2027 academic year. The school seeks dynamic, collaborative, flexible, and engaging educators. New teachers are welcome, as are experienced teachers.

The teacher will deliver engaging lessons aligned with the charter’s curriculum, collaborate with staff on instructional goals and methods, and prepare students for relevant standardized tests. The role calls for strong mathematics content knowledge and pedagogy, effective classroom management, and the use of data and analytics to guide instruction and promote student learning. Teachers are expected to welcome regular feedback and accountability and to believe that all students can succeed.

The school offers an additional compensation bonus for candidates with three years of related lead-teacher experience and certification, a competitive salary based on pay scale, experience, and education, benefits, professional development, and coaching and mentoring. Classroom technology includes SMARTboards, iPads, Chromebooks, internet, and apps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• New York State certification required.
• Fingerprint clearance through the New York State Department of Education.
• Strong mathematics content knowledge and pedagogy.
• Classroom management ability.
• Comfort using data and analytics to guide instruction and promote learning.
• Growth mindset; flexibility and comfort with change.
• Intrinsic motivation and compassion.
• Strong conviction that all students can succeed.
• Ability to receive feedback and implement it immediately.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with a diverse student population or in an urban setting is a plus.
• Prior teaching experience preferred; novice teachers are encouraged to apply.
• Three years of related lead-teacher experience and certification qualifies for an additional compensation bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter’s curriculum.
• Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods required by the charter.
• Prepare students for standardized tests relevant to the content area.
• Use data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning.
• Maintain effective classroom management.
• Accept feedback and implement it promptly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Enrollment in the New York State Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or an employer match for a 403(b).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive salary based on pay scale, experience, and education.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Coaches and mentors in every building.
• Additional compensation bonus for three years of related lead-teacher experience and certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level