High School Science Teacher - Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School

Summary of Position

The science teacher will teach biology, physics, chemistry, among others. Teacher will instruct students, in grades nine through twelve. The teacher will help students build on fundamentals they learned in middle school to prepare them for graduation. Teacher will teach a few subjects or one specialized subject.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school core curriculum.
• Promotes a classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning, and adapts teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Communicates the level of student achievement and progress toward established classroom, school and state standards to parents.
• Sets and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Collaborates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and access curriculum.
• Participates in professional development opportunities, staff meetings, committees and school-wide events.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.
• Fulfills State Education Department Regulations.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have experience working with school-age children in a structured setting.
• Must obtain a clear background check through fingerprinting.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be available for meetings and trainings outside working hours as needed.
• Must have the ability to reflect on one’s own performance.
• Must be committed to work the full school year and summer as needed.
• Must be able to interact positively with others individually and in teams.
• Must be sensitive to each family’s values, beliefs, traditions and cultural influences.

Education / Experience

• Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Must have a New York State Teacher Certification or be in progress.
• Spanish a plus, but only required for bilingual positions.
• Working knowledge of word processing, internet applications, and computer literacy.

Physical Demands

This position does require occasional standing, squatting, frequent sitting and lifting of up to approximate 10lbs.