SY 25-26 5th-7th Grade Science Teacher
Manhattan Charter School
New York City, NY
Manhattan Charter Schools (the Schools) are two high-performing charter schools located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The Schools are committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success. In 2012, MCS opened Manhattan Charter School 2 (MCS2), a replication of MCS located a few blocks away, expanding on the groundwork laid by MCS and bringing high levels of academic achievement to more students.
Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential.
Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.
Position Overview:
The 5th-7th Grade Science Teacher will spark curiosity and exploration in students through hands-on, inquiry-based science lessons. This role focuses on building foundational knowledge in life, physical, and earth sciences.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver science lessons aligned with state standards and the school's curriculum.
- Facilitate lab experiments and projects to encourage inquiry and critical thinking.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Use assessments to evaluate student understanding and guide instruction.
- Incorporate technology and interdisciplinary approaches into science instruction.
- Serve as a homeroom teacher, providing social-emotional support and building a sense of community among students.
- Build relationships with students to create an engaging classroom environment.
- Participate in professional learning communities.
- Write lesson plans and enter grades weekly.
- Participate in evening events, student conferences, concerts, and other family events.
- Participate in professional development and collaborate with the STEM team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education, science, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
- State teaching certification in science (or ability to obtain certification).
- Experience teaching middle school students, particularly in grades 5-7.
- Strong knowledge of NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and best practices in science instruction.
- Passion for inspiring students to explore the natural world.
Compensation
60,000 - 80,0000 per year
To Apply
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COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Equal Opportunity Employer: Manhattan Charter Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.