High School Science Teacher ( SY 25-26

About the Position

The American Dream School is seeking a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, goal-oriented Science Teacher. Our science department seeks to introduce students to scientific thinking, equipping them with the knowledge as well as analytical and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for further studies at the college level. We aim to equip students to be responsible citizens in a world shaped by science.

We challenge students to gain a genuine understanding and enjoyment of science including its application in real-life situations.

INSTRUCTIONAL

• Implement and support in the development of a rigorous cutting edge Science program that develops scholars as problem solvers and analytical thinkers
• Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core-aligned American Dream curriculum
• Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency
• Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform
• Implement a co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs
• Promotes a sense of urgency in learning
• Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments
• Create meaningful interim assessments that will help drive instruction and prepare students for success on the Regents Exam
• Maintain accurate records and create reports
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
• Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks

• Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups
• Create annual goal for students’ IEP
• Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area
• Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested
• Participate in yearly IEP conferences
• Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed

• Teach one section of an elective course, credit recovery or serve as an advisor for a student club
• Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems
• Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies
• Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material
• Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed
• Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
• Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties, responsibilities, and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
• Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work
• Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback

• Candidate must be able to provide proof of being fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field, Master's preferred
• New York State Teaching Certification 7-12 or Special Education 7-12 is required
• Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills
• Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy
• Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $ per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

School subjects:

• Science

School type:

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Secondary General Education Teachers: 1 year