Political Science Teacher

Overview

Queens Mesivta is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced High School Political Science Teacher to join their team. The role involves motivating and challenging students across regular and honors-level courses, promoting critical thinking and analytical skills, and preparing students for future success.

Responsibilities

- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. - Teach engaging and rigorous curricula tailored to diverse learners. - Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures. - Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. - Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. - Provide appropriate feedback on work. - Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. - Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. - Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. - Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for educational activities. - Observe and evaluate student's performance and development. - Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.

Qualifications

- Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree or NY State teaching certification is preferred. - Professional experience related to the field of study. - Educator with experience in high school political science instruction is preferred.

Benefits

- Full range of Health Plans - Medical Plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan - Dependent Care and Transit Programs - Life Insurance, AD&D, and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance - Short-term and Long-term disability programs - Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) - Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse, and dependent children - Employee Assistance Program - Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) - Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday - Annual Holiday Schedule

Contact Information

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.