Middle School Science Teacher

Uncommon Schools NYC
New York County, NY, United States
Full-time
We are sorry. The job offer you are looking for is no longer available.

Job Description

Uncommon Middle School Science teachers work in grade-level teams to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science.

At the heart of all Science courses is a love for the subject and inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices.

Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students.

Our teachers strive for subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience.

At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

You'll teach an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum that includes analysis of key areas including but not limited to : Climate and Earth’s systems, the cosmos, matter and energy transformations, electricity and magnetism, and molecular and ecological systems.

You'll develop students’ practices of questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and planning and conducting interactive labs.

You'll use your love of science to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for students.

You'll cultivate an awareness of the interconnected nature of fields of science (e.g., ecosystems, climate change, and lunar phases) and our local and global community.

2. Data Analysis

You'll meet weekly with your principal and / or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.

You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

3. School Culture

You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.

You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.

You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.

You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.

You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

4 days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Hebrew Public
New York, New York

Middle School Teacher (all contents). There are currently no Middle School vacancies. Hebrew Public manages schools in New York City and Philadelphia, and also supports an affiliate network of schools in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Minnesota. Elementary and/or Middle School teaching e...

Promoted
Explore Schools
New York, New York

As a Middle School Math Teacher, you will lead classrooms of about 20 middle school students. Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing nearly 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Teachers with a bachelor's degree and between 0 – 10...

Promoted
The American Dream Charter School
New York, New York

The American Dream School (ADS) is a dual-language (Spanish/English) 6th to 12th-grade middle and high school in the Mott Haven area of the South Bronx. The American Dream School is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, and engaging teacher who is committed to serving English Language Lea...

Promoted
TemPositions
New York, New York

School Professionals is recruiting for substitute teachers to work in Charter and Private Schools for this school year. This includes after-school instructor, religious schoolteacher, camp counselor, and tutor. The schools that we service are local to the New York City area, and the surrounding boro...

Explore Schools
Brooklyn, New York

Middle School Science Teacher, Brooklyn, New York. As a Middle School Science Teacher, you will be expected to manage the following daily:  . Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing nearly 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Teachers with ...

Public Prep
The Bronx, New York

Visual Arts Teachers meet regularly with grade level teachers, school leaders, and other specials teachers in order to build on the existing Public Prep arts curriculum, which is inclusive of New York State standards. Middle School Visual Arts Teacher (Available Immediately). Girls Prep Bronx Middle...

Dr Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School
New York, New York

Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking a certified, or on the pathway to, and experienced special education teacher to provide instruction to our middle school students in the areas of ELA and Social Studies. Under the general supervision of the Principal, teachers work collabo...

Democracy Prep Public Schools
New York, New York

Our teaching salaries start at $63,480 for a first-year uncertified teacher and $69,000 for a first-year certified teacher and cap at $135,090 for a certified teacher with 29+ years of lead teaching experience. Engage in whole-school events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutor...

New York City Department of Education
New York, New York

TITLE: Teacher To participate in Student Related Activities such as: Middle School Debate League and others. New York City Department of Education School licensed teachers participating in the New York City Public Schools NYC READS. Must be teaching or coaching in the New York City Public Schools. ...

Uncommon Schools
New York, New York

Uncommon Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging classroom culture. Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of hi...