Middle School Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Middle School Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Challenge Preparatory Charter School is a multi‑site charter school located in Far Rockaway, Queens, serving over 1200 scholars from kindergarten to 12th grade. The school’s mission is to prepare students to excel academically, master the NY State Learning Standards, and achieve their career aspirations.

We offer a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology‑infused, data‑enriched, and social‑emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework.

We are committed to attracting and developing educators who share the lived experiences of our students and families.

As the Middle School Family and Consumer Science Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth, continuously learn, and provide academic and cultural support to the school and team.

• Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the progress of all students.
• Create academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed.
• Execute specially designed lesson plans guided by clear objectives, focusing on conceptual understanding, and assessing routinely for student mastery.
• Teach engaging, rigorous, and relevant lessons daily.
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and staff.
• Commit to a school culture of consistency by implementing school‑wide systems, structures, and procedures while reflecting on implicit biases.
• Reflect on various data sources to improve practice.
• Take on a proactive role in creating a positive, structured, results‑oriented, and fun school that supports students of diverse abilities and experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create, implement, and refine school‑wide and classroom‑based systems, routines, and procedures.
• Ensure classroom time is utilized through sound management practices and by developing strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students in meeting academic and non‑academic goals.
• Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen pedagogical skills and contribute to colleague learning.
• Contribute to the school’s smooth operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and maintaining open, proactive communication with colleagues.

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under‑resourced.
• Committed to identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship‑building.
• Exceptional patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results.
• Strong classroom management skills: setting high expectations and keeping scholars engaged.
• Clear and precise classroom presence, leading inquiry‑based discussions.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree in Education preferred.
• New York State Teaching Certification required.

• Competitive salary (base $62,000–$95,000 / yr), adjusted for skills and experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement with match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit.
• Professional development: weekly PD, year‑round training, and ongoing coaching.
• Opportunities to serve on committees and participate in strategic planning.

Grades 6‑8 – 15‑20 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.

Full‑time position beginning in mid‑August and ending in late June.

Challenge Charter School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We welcome applicants who share our mission and vision.

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