Science Teacher: 7th and 8th Grade ; AIC

Position:
Science Teacher: 7/8th Grade Adventure in the City (AIC) Pay rate: $40-$50 per hour

Liberty LEADS is a NYC‑based college access program that has served over 200 underrepresented children between 5th and 12th grade each year since 1989. The program provides an alternative learning environment in which young people can experience success as learners and increase their ability and motivation to graduate from high school and seek entry into postsecondary education and/or meaningful employment. Guided by the principle that all children have gifts, talents, and great potential, Liberty LEADS empowers youth to attain higher education, embrace leadership engagement, and create a positive future for themselves and others.

Adventure in the City (AIC) is a summer program for rising 7th and 8th grade students that uses New York City as a classroom to help students build confidence navigating their city while strengthening the academic skills they will need in the upcoming school year. Through hands‑on learning in math and humanities, students explore neighborhoods, landmarks, and community spaces while practicing critical thinking, problem solving, reading, and writing.

The science component uses the city as a living laboratory where students investigate the natural and built environments around them, engaging in observation, data collection, and experimentation to better understand how science shapes the city. Students may explore topics such as urban ecosystems, sustainability, energy use, weather patterns, and the impact of human activity on the environment.

Selected applicants will develop and implement a 16‑day, project‑based curriculum. Programming begins June 29, 2026 and meets Mondays through Thursdays for four weeks, culminating with a final presentation on July 23. All applicants must be available for all 16 days of programming from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Lunch is provided and spent with the students.

• Co‑create differentiated project‑based science and humanities for 7/8th grade that can be implemented in person or virtually.
• Co‑teach science and humanities for 7/8th graders.
• Include outdoor programming in curriculum planning.
• Manage classroom using positive behavior management strategies.
• Meet regularly with the Liberty LEADS Middle School Advisor and Program Coordinator for supervision and debriefing.
• Accompany students up and down stairs and on field trips, which may include walks, hikes, and visits to parks.

• Must possess a Bachelor or Master’s degree in education with a concentration in Middle School Science.
• NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency in the content area preferred.
• Experience working with students with learning differences preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school youth using project‑based learning.
• Co‑teaching experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NYCDOE academic standards (Common Core/New Generation Standards).
• Experience teaching classes using Zoom platform preferred.

• Attend mandatory curriculum planning session with co‑teachers and advisors (dates to be determined).
• Attend mandatory June 2026 orientation (held on a Saturday, TBD).
• Reliable Wi‑Fi and computer access from home.

• Walk up and down stairs up to and including nine flights to the gym.
• Supervise and participate in outdoor activities such as walking up to 20 city blocks, hiking, or other named activities.