High School Science Teacher

About the role

The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching and positively impacting students' lives. They embrace the idea that learning involves making mistakes and growing from them. All students are treated with respect and guided on non-academic skills such as hard work, collaboration, kindness, and handling feedback.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to daily and long-term lesson planning and instructional preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class.
• Commitment and drive to continuously learn and improve practice through feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students.
• Commitment to using data to improve short and long-term student achievement goals.
• Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture, believing in all students' ability to achieve.
• Commitment to being a team player and aligning with Pharos Academy's core values and educational viewpoint.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in secondary education or a science-related field of study.
• Proficiency in the content area and a clear understanding of how to connect science to real-world applications.
• A strong passion for helping students overcome challenges and develop social and academic skills.
• Experience working with middle or high school-aged children in academic or youth development settings.
• For experienced teachers, a proven track record of success in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in secondary education or a science-related field of study.
• Experience working with middle or high school-aged children in academic or youth development settings.
• An experienced teacher must demonstrate a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $80,000.
• 401k plan with employer matching of 5%.
• Comprehensive & affordable benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Monthly GrubHub meal credits.
• Parking for commuters living outside of the Bronx/Manhattan.

Pay

Full-time teacher pay range: $80,000 - $115,000 USD.