Middle School Science Teacher (SY 26-27

Middle School Science Teacher,Brooklyn, New York

In-Person Work Required
This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providingnearly1,700students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is bothstandards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions thatnurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers.

As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionallyseekto build andmaintaina diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full ofhigh expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

You are an educator with experience teaching grades 6-8. You are excited to work closely with our students. You believe that collaboration amongst the adults at a school lead to the highest levels of student achievement. You prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and authentic relationship-building in the classroom. You havedemonstratedthat you are a reflective practitioner and prioritize the needs of your students first and are committed to doing the work to educate the whole child.

Additionally, youpossessthe following qualities:

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced

• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues

• Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results andandmake growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes

• Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students andusing classroom management strategies to promote safetyand inclusion of all students

• Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharingnew content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions

• Exceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication

• ELA content and pedagogicalknowledge

• Detail-oriented, and highly organized

• Classroom teaching experience required;at least2 years preferred

• Bachelor’s degree required

• New York State Teaching Certification, preferred

• Master’s Degree in Education, preferred

As a Middle School Science Teacher,you will be expected to manage the following daily:

• Deliverlessonsusing a range of culturally-responsivepedagogical strategies to support all students in reachinghigh-levels of academic and social-emotional growth and achievement

• Intellectually prepare and internalize our shared curriculum and create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans

• Administer and gradeassessmentsand then analyze and act on data

• Keepaccurateand organized records of student information

• Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including, but not limited to, morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling,and other related practices

• Foster an environment built on restorative practices by ensuring that students are building relationships with one another and repairing harm to the community

• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels

• Attend and activelyparticipatein all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions

• Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as on-going parent communication

• Ensure the safety of students at all times

• Assist with non-instructional…