Science Teacher 5th & 6th Grade Steam

Position:
Science Teacher – 5th and 6th Grade STEAM in the City
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. Liberty LEADS was founded to empower youth by helping them attain higher education, embrace leadership engagement, and create a positive future for themselves and others. 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 pursue post‑secondary education and/or meaningful employment.

STEAM in the City is a summer program for current 5th and 6th graders (rising 6th‑7th). It combines science, math, art, language arts, and social justice to connect concepts to students’ lived experiences. The focus is on science and art using a project‑based experiential learning model, with educators delivering engaging, fun and exciting curricula that utilise the outdoors to facilitate learning.

Co‑teaching is employed – two teachers, each in one discipline – Science/Art.

Program begins June 29, 2026 and meets Mondays through Thursdays for four weeks, culminating with a final presentation on July 23, 2026. The program runs 16 days from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch is provided and spent with the students.

• Co‑create differentiated project‑based environmental science and art curriculum for 5th and 6th grade that can be implemented in person or virtually.
• Co‑teach environmental science and art curriculum for current 5th and 6th 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, on field trips (walks, hikes, parks, and other outdoor activities).

• Must possess a Bachelor or Master degree in education, preferably with a concentration in Science or Math.
• NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency in a content area preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school youth using project‑based learning.
• Experience working with students with learning differences preferred.
• 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 TBD).
• Attend mandatory June 2026 Orientation (will be held on a Saturday – date TBD).
• Reliable Wi‑Fi and computer access from home.
• All applicants must be available for all 16 days of programming from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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