SY26-27 Science Teacher - High School

Innovation Charter High School•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

About Innovation Charter High School At Innovation Charter High School, we believe schools can be places where young people are deeply known, challenged, and prepared to shape their futures, and where educators do some of the most meaningful work of their careers. We are a mission-driven public charter high school in New York City serving students with ambition, care, and urgency. Our team is fiercely committed to improving student outcomes and continuously strengthening the school we are building together. This is a place for educators who believe: Feedback is essential to growth, for students and adults Curiosity is a driver of strong teaching and learning Great schools are built through reflection, collaboration, and persistence Students thrive when adults hold high expectations and provide deep support Supporting one another as a community and showing up as strong team players matters just as much as individual excellence We are not interested in maintaining the status quo. We are actively working to create new ways of supporting students and new ways of working together as colleagues. That takes humility, experimentation, resilience, and heart. Our staff cares deeply. We challenge one another. We learn in public. We keep improving. If you are energized by joining a dedicated team that is building toward something better, for students and for each other, we’d love to meet you. About the Role Teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom with a focus on inquiry, experimentation, and Regents preparation. In this role, you will partner closely with special education teachers, families, and student support teams to ensure students with and without IEPs access rigorous instruction, feel known and supported, and make meaningful academic and social-emotional growth. This role is ideal for an educator who believes all students deserve access to rigorous, engaging science instruction and who is committed to building classrooms rooted in curiosity, belonging, and high expectations.

Requirements

Valid New York State Teaching Certification in a secondary Science content area (Grades 7–12), or currently on an approved pathway toward certification
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
3+ years of teaching experience, ideally in New York City schools or urban public/charter settings
Experience supporting adolescents with IEPs in inclusion settings
Familiarity with Regents-aligned instruction, Common Core standards, and NYC special education systems (including SESIS)
Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and intervention

Responsibilities

Teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth & Space Science in an ICT classroom through engaging, inquiry-driven instruction aligned to NYS standards and Regents expectations
Facilitate hands-on labs, experiments, and scientific investigations that build curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application
Strengthen students’ scientific reasoning, data analysis, problem-solving, and academic language skills
Use student data, assessments, and observation to adjust instruction and support student growth
Prepare students for success on Regents exams while cultivating confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging in science classrooms
Engage actively in feedback, coaching, and professional learning
Collaborate with colleagues to improve practice and student outcomes
Contribute to a culture of reflection, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Help create classrooms and a school community rooted in belonging, safety, and high expectations