Science Teacher

Position Summary: 

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility and rigor. We ensure that our students have the skills and knowledge to graduate ready for college, pursue a career, and engage with the 21st century economy. We develop learning experiences that allow risk-taking, cultivate students' imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement. 

Essential Job Functions: 

All United Charter teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop content knowledge and skills through collaborative classroom work, reading, writing, discussion, and authentic exploration/experimentation.   Our vision is that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities where barriers to learning are reduced and learner diversity is recognized, supported, and embraced.  Teachers at United Charter schools will:

• Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum 
• Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
• Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
• Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
• Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school

Science teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics content knowledge and skills through exploration/experimentation, reading, discussion, and writing. Science teachers will:

• Prepare all students for success with New York State Regents Science exams; place an equal emphasis on developing scientific thinkers by inviting students to ask questions, develop models, carry out investigations and analyze data
• Guide students in applying their subject matter knowledge and skills through evidence-based scientific explanations and arguments and by challenging them to address real-world problems that impact the community students live in
• Help students see the relevance of Science in their everyday lives, as well as equip their students with the tools necessary to be critical consumers and innovative problem solvers within modern day society

Secondary Job Functions:

• Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies
• Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position
• Support with testing, proctoring and scoring as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• A valid New York State Science Certification 
  • There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our high schools
  • To learn more about NYS Certifications, visit:  http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Experience working with educational technology

Salary  $68,931- $127,310 (based on teaching experience and certification)