Social Studies Teacher grades 8-12; academic year

Social Studies Teacher

SANY is excited to announce the opening of a Social Studies Teacher for Syracuse Academy of Science High School for the  academic year.

We are looking for dynamic, collaborative, flexible and engaging educators. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply! New York State Certification preferred.

We need teachers who will:

• Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum; which is designed to meet the state's core educational standards
• Possess strong understanding of Common Core standards and state learning standards
• Have the ability to modify/redesign/develop curriculum as needed
• Collaborate with staff to determine charter's requirement for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Be ready to prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area
• Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy
• Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning
• Appreciate regular feedback, accountability and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities
• Have great classroom management

What we can provide:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
• Bonus & Incentive Programs
• Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMART boards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred
• Certification preferred
• Experience with a diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus
• Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply!
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education

Competencies:

• Growth-mindset, flexible and ok with change
• Intrinsically motivated
• Compassionate
• Strong conviction that all students can succeed
• The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
• Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning

Pay:
Base pay with NYS Certification and bachelor's degree is $57,000 and with master's is $58,500. Additional compensation provided for Lead K-12 experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.