Middle School Science Teacher

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

Bring your passion for discovery to Coney Island Prep as our incoming Middle School Science Teacher! Science instruction will focus on a variety of topics such as Living Environment, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Our research-based, standards-aligned, and award-winning digital curriculum from Amplify, is rooted in the N.Y.S. Next Gen Standards. You will engage our scholars by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and by providing guidance on how to gather evidence to support ideas and decisions.

Bring excitement and enrichment to the classroom by using experiments and inspire scholars to make connections between their lives and scientific phenomena.

• Internalize the standards-aligned curriculum and content, and daily teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, differentiating as needed.
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and staff.
• Commit to consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, procedures, and feedback.
• Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all stakeholders.
• Analyze instructional and culture data to action‑plan and improve teaching practice and strengthen student outcomes.
• Create a positive, structured, results‑oriented, and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences.
• Participate in school community responsibilities including lunch duty, dismissal, hallway duties, whole‑school events, daily homeroom, bi‑weekly advisory groups, weekly content‑team meetings, whole‑staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and weekly grade‑team meetings.
• Foster student ownership and engagement encouraging student‑led discussions, independent routines, and accountability for high‑quality work products that reflect their ideas and experiences.
• Demonstrate a reflective and solutions‑oriented approach by actively seeking and responding to feedback, maintaining professional integrity, and collaborating with colleagues and school leaders to strengthen teaching practice and school culture.
• Build a structured and supportive classroom community prioritizing strong relationships, clear expectations, and a student‑centered approach to behavior management, ensuring all students feel affirmed, engaged, and motivated to learn.

• Passion for education and dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values, and commitment to anti‑racism.
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve opportunities to succeed in their chosen college and career.
• Bachelor’s degree and NYS teaching certification required;
  Master’s degree strongly preferred (we offer $2,000 towards completion of a Master’s degree and NY State certification within two years of employment).
• Expertise in content area and experience with intended grade level preferred.
• Experience with Google Suite, Mac Books, Chromebooks, and flat panels.
• Cultural competencies and willingness to examine beliefs and biases across differences.
• Culturally responsive and age‑appropriate conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and regular communication; ability to meet deadlines for deliverables.
• Self‑reflective and open to feedback with a desire to grow, develop, and ask questions of colleagues to learn and improve.
• Positive, solution‑oriented attitude and drive for excellence.
• Collaborative with grade teams and coach.
• Track record of building positive relationships with families, students, and staff, while demonstrating value toward diversity and inclusivity.

Coney Island Prep Middle School is a public charter school in Brooklyn serving 350 students in grades 6‑8. We are a high‑performing, college‑prep school that offers hands‑on lessons, laptops for every scholar, special education services, and after‑school programming. Our responsive and committed teachers…