SY -Data Science and Robotics Teacher

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Sunset Yards Middle School - SYMS, Brooklyn, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $63,960.00 To $ Annually

Who We Are:

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn from 6 to 9 schools in the coming academic year. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens.

Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values:

Curiosity :
Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically

Care :
Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion

Persistence :
Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity

Passion :
Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance

The Opportunity:

Prospect Schools is seeking a Middle School Data Science and Robotics Teacher to join our Sunset Yards Campus and teach an exciting new course called Global Problem Solving:
Data, Robotics, and Design ! This position will focus primarily on grades 6-8 with some additional responsibilities in grades K-5. The teacher will design and deliver an innovative, data science-driven curriculum that asks students to gather, analyze, and visualize data, then use design thinking and robotics to build and refine solutions to real-world problems.

The careers our students will compete for increasingly reward people who understand how technology works and can use it to solve problems. We believe this course will open opportunities for our students, and funds will be available to supplement the curriculum and augment experiences for students, from tools and platforms to field experiences and competitions.

Prospect teachers are grounded in an equity-driven approach following the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, where instruction emphasizes academic rigor, critical thinking, global mindedness, and inclusive classroom practices. As an educator at Prospect, you will be part of a collaborative and high-performing instructional team and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.

Design and deliver culturally responsive, project-based lessons centered on data science, in which students collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data to investigate real-world questions and communicate findings

Teach students to apply the design process and computational thinking, using robotics and physical computing to prototype, build, test, and refine solutions informed by their data

Utilize data, strong content knowledge, and effective pedagogy to plan clear, objective-driven instruction that advances learning for all students

Integrate data science tools (e.g., spreadsheets, Python, and data visualization platforms) alongside coding tools, robotics platforms (e.g., VEX Robotics, LEGO Mind storms, Arduino), and virtual simulations to deepen student understanding of data, computer science, and engineering concepts

Plan and lead a culminating student showcase at the end of each semester for students and families that reflects the work of that semester. All students must have the opportunity to participate

Collaborate with co-teachers and instructional leaders through coaching, professional development, and, when applicable, advisory groups to support students' academic and social-emotional growth

Set clear expectations and consistent routines to create a purposeful, warm, and supportive learning environment, including safe use of computing and robotics tools and equipment

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