Living Environment/Earth Science Teacher

University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is currently seeking candidates for a Science Teacher (Living Environment/Earth Science) position for the 2023-2024 school year.

Company Description:

The mission of the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is to establish a culture that celebrates diversity and where all boys thrive academically and holistically. University Prep develops this culture through small classes, student empowerment, personalized attention from teachers and school staff, and a consistent focus on successful instructional outcomes. University Prep provides opportunities and experiences that balance the academic, social, physical, and creative development of young men. Consistent emphasis is placed on preparation for life after high school, a 100% graduation rate, and all students being college or workplace ready.

Teacher Support: University Prep has a strong operational team with student managers at
each grade level who support student achievement through a disciplinary model that includes
students’ families. Administration provides all necessary instructional materials and support in
a coaching model designed to build teacher confidence and competence. In-house
professional development fosters teacher professional growth and is focused on increasing
student achievement. Our three graduating classes have exceeded a rate of 94% and all of our
seniors have been accepted at 2 or 4 year colleges or training programs.

Job Functions:

● Plans an instruction program that, as much as possible, meets the individual
needs, interests and abilities of students.
● Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the
maturity and interest of students.
● Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
and—in harmony with the goals—establishes clear objectives for all lessons,
units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
● Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for
meeting stated objectives.
● Evaluates the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides
progress reports as required.
● Diagnoses the learning abilities and disabilities of students on a regular
basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required.
● Counsels with colleagues, students and parents on a regular basis and
works cooperatively with staff, superiors and community.
● Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules
governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of
behavior and procedure and maintains order in a fair and just manner.
● Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
● Attends meetings and serves on staff committees as appropriate.
● Follows State Education Department's regulations.

● Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Well-established communication and collaboration skills and a desire to work on a start-up team
• Exceptional willingness to both learn and lead through feedback
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for the subject matter as well as teaching across disciplines
• BA/BS from an accredited institution required; MA/M.Ed. highly desired
• Experience with 13 to 18 year old’s in an urban educational setting highly desired
• Relevant New York state teaching certification desired
• Computer skills: Strong skills, including fluency with Google productivity tools
• Language skills: fluency in English required
• Reasoning ability: very high skills in defining problems, collecting data, drawing conclusions, and deal with abstract concepts
• Physical demands: ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk/hear; occasionally lifting/moving up to 15 pounds; no special vision requirements

BENEFITS:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life Insurance
• New York State Teacher Retirement System
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Type:

Full-Time - Science Teacher

Salary Range: $48,000-$55,000

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