Business Teacher Part-Time

Business Teacher Part-Time

Order#: NY1700805

• Plans, prepares, and delivers classroom instruction using a variety of presentation methods to keep students engaged and meet their instructional needs
• Embraces and utilizes technology in lesson planning and instruction
• Manages student classroom behavior to promote a safe, positive, and optimal learning environment.
• This may include reporting incidents for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, and adhering to state law and school policies
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration, and preparing progress and final report cards
• Collaborates with the instructional team, accepts feedback, and incorporates improvements into lesson plans
• Fosters and maintains open collaborative communication with parents, administration, and school counselors
• Attends department and faculty meetings and contributes to meaningful discussions regarding curriculum, instruction, and evaluation
• Assumes additional responsibilities, including but not limited to homeroom, study hall, lunch duty, substitute teaching, as needed
• Upholds the mission of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
• Demonstrates the Mercy charisms and acts as a role model of world-class learning
• Promotes Mercy values and Critical Concerns in our community
• Participates in Mercy traditions and celebrations

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business Education, or related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., debits/credits, financial statements, ledger management) and personal finance concepts (e.g., budgeting, investing, credit, taxes).
• Experience in classroom instruction at the middle and/or high school levels
• Demonstrates success in classroom management and a commitment to the success of students
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business Education, or related field.
• New York State teacher certification in specific content areas (Business)
• Five years teaching experience or equivalent experience in content area
• Experience teaching in an independent school setting