Science Teacher (Middle School)

About the role

REACH is a family-like atmosphere where we celebrate events together and often surprise our staff with lunches or tokens of appreciation. REACH pays 80% of health, dental, and vision coverage, with the employee paying 20%. We offer 100% life insurance and long-term disability coverage, participate in the NYS Teachers Retirement System, and offer paid family leave benefits. Additionally, REACH provides a 10% discount on FETCH Pet Insurance.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Executes the mission of REACH Academy Charter School, focusing on high academic achievement, critical thinking, and ethical standards.
• Believes in and supports the mission, values, and educational philosophy of REACH Academy Charter School.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking in English; excellent verbal and written skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Willing to be an active, enthusiastic member of the REACH community.
• Committed to equity and inclusion.
• Willing to adapt to an existing curriculum and contribute ideas to enhance academic programs.
• Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects, and tasks.
• Willing to work as part of a team and seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems.
• Has a clear understanding of and appreciation for REACH Academy Charter School's goals and criteria.
• Passionate about urban education.
• Knowledgeable about New York State Next Generation Science Standards.
• Demonstrates a love and passion for science and STEM.
• Adheres to high professional and ethical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans that engage, stimulate, and instruct students.
• Instruct students based on the REACH curriculum and utilize available instructional technologies.
• Regularly evaluate student performance and monitor for achievement of state standards.
• Act as a role model by motivating students and maintaining an approachable personality.
• Communicate regularly with parents and legal guardians regarding student performance, track student progress, and update records for progress reports and report card conferences.
• Ensure classroom safety and maintain classroom management plans.
• Execute daily lesson plans for all assigned blocks.
• Implement all REACH routines and procedures with fidelity.
• Submit lesson plans and unit plans in a timely manner.
• Instruct scholars in line with REACH Academy Charter School's developed curriculum.
• Participate actively in all professional development and coaching sessions as well as weekly team planning.
• Incorporate feedback from coaches in a timely manner.
• Analyze scholar data and engage in self-reflection on practices.
• Prepare scholars for the NYS Science exam.

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in subject area to be taught, Master's Degree preferred.
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability.
• Alignment with REACH Academy Charter School's core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Valid New York State Certification, except in cases where the Head of School makes an exception under the terms of this Policy, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Pay

Salary is competitive and ranges from $45,000 to $65,830, starting at Step 1. You must have a valid teaching certificate to start on the salary steps or be working towards completion of certification. Benefits are available after 40 school days of teaching completed.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Amie Caster
Title: Director of Operations
Phone: 716-248-1485
Email: acaster@reachacademycharter.org