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High School Science Teacher

Uncommon Schools NYC
New York County, NY, United States
Full-time

Job Description

Uncommon High School Science teachers work collaboratively across the network to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science and develop them into self-directed learners.

At the heart of all Science courses is 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 prepare all students such that they have the choice to study and excel in any STEM discipline. We prepare all students to be citizen scientists that have the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science regardless of their university major or professional career.

Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

You’ll teach a curriculum that includes, but is not limited to, analysis of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Sciences that prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.

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

You’ll create an environment where students feel confident using their voice to engage in scientific discourse.

You will facilitate student-led discourse, during which students use evidence to make sophisticated claims and synthesize and critique arguments.

You'll facilitate student-led inquiry of various scientific topics and engage students in lab and project-based performance tasks.

You'll work with the Science department to determine academic and engagement goals for students.

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.

10 days ago
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