Middle School Science Teacher
About Us
Amani Public Charter School is a stand alone middle school for grades 5-8, located in Mount Vernon, NY. The mission of the Amani Public Charter School is to provide Mount Vernon, New York students in the 5th through 8th grades with the academic skills necessary to succeed in competitive high school programs, college and the career of their choice. Since Amani opened its doors in 2010, it has provided the Mount Vernon community with the option of School Choice.
What we Offer
Amani Public Charter Schools offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and up-to-date technologies in the classroom.
About the Role
The Living Environment teacher will be required to plan and implement lab-based, critical thinking, science lessons based on NYS Regent's Living Environment curriculum. This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to challenge the status quo of the current educational landscape in urban areas. The goal of this position is to ready our scholars for the Living Environement Regent's Exam that they will take in June.
Teachers will be asked to take part in regular data meetings, engage in administrative observations and participate in ongoing professional development over the course of the school year. Our ideal teacher will exemplify the techniques and traits aimed to close the achievement gap, transforming students at risk of failure into achievers.
Responsibilities
Utilize the provided curriculum to create engaging, rigorous, and differentiated lessons
Use standards-aligned formative and summative assessment strategies to assess learner’s progress and use data to plan and adjust ongoing instruction
Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices
Create lesson plans that can be implemented in class and/or virtually
Create and maintain online classrooms via Google classroom
Attend planning and data meetings with coach and other staff
Attend weekly schoolwide professional development
Manage online student information systems (SchoolTool, Google classroom, Kickboard)
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
Participate in an annual two-week staff orientation and training
Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
Understand how to manage time, space, transitions and activities for high levels of productivity
Communicate effectively and regularly with students, families, and colleagues
Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year
Location and Commitments
School day is from 7:45 AM - 4 PM, Monday - Friday
School year runs from second week in August through end of June
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Education or related subject area (required)
Masters degree (preferred)
7-12 NYS Teaching Certification (required)
2 years teaching experience (preferred)
Previous teaching experience with middle-school aged children (preferred)
Comfortable with online teaching
Proficiency in Google Suite
Proficiency in Google classroom
Start date: ASAP
Location: On site
Amani believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.