Bronx NY-Science Teacher

The Science Teacher

Under the general supervision of the School Director, the Science Teacher will develop students' skills and competence in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, physics, and STEM education; develop students' engineering and science practices, and problem-solving, as well as an understanding of the application of science in the solution of practical problems.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics, in accordance with district curriculum.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Understands NGSS and develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.
• Instructs students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the School Director and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. (Masters preferred)
• Valid NY Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the use of various technological software and equipment for tasks such as, but not limited to, word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters
• Knowledge of child growth and development, individual differences in ability, personality and interests and learning/motivational techniques
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of grade specific school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught
• Knowledge of Smartboard functions and tools
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; parents, students, faculty etc.

Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching
• Occasionally requires work outdoors dealing with school activities

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• The Science Teacher Will:
• Teach knowledge and skills in one or more fields of science, including general science, earth science, biology, physiology, chemistry, and physics, in accordance with district curriculum.
• Promote critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Understand NGSS and develop lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Design learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence, including scientific research projects, demonstrations, experiments, and laboratory activities.
• Instruct students in the proper use and care of scientific equipment, chemicals, and plant and animal life.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with district and standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintain inventory records, and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the School Director and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Reports to

School Director

Supervise

Students

Terms of Employment

Ten month employee