Science Teacher - Rochester Academy of Science

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Teacher (Wisdom Warrior)

Reports to: Principal

Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in content area preferred
• NYS Teaching Certification preferred
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
• Ability to work with a diverse community

Terms of Employment:

• Starting Salary: $48,000 (Master’s Degree & Certified)
• Annual Raise: $1,500
• Benefits: STRS, Comprehensive health benefits, 403B
• Contract Term: 10 months

Position Description: The Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs in a learning environment that guides, inspires, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Rewarding Experience: Helping students achieve their academic goals and dreams in a supportive learning environment.

Primary Functions:

• Instruction
• Classroom management
• Assessment and intervention
• Curriculum development

Supervisory Functions:

• Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructional:
• Manage classroom environment to promote student development
• Facilitate student learning and communicate progress
• Provide direct instruction and monitor student progress
• Align curriculum and stay current with teaching methodologies
• Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback
• Identify students who are academically at risk and execute effective intervention strategies
• Consistently use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Non-Instructional:
• Mentor assigned teachers
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues
• Attend parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings
• Supervise field trips, school clubs, and activities
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and confidentiality of student information
• Related Responsibilities:
• Submit annual plans and implement school policies
• Participate in professional development and home visits
• Attend staff meetings and collaboration sessions
• Perform additional duties as directed

Key Competencies:

• Critical evaluation and problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Ethical practice

How it Supports the Mission and Vision:

• Promotes academic and social growth of students
• Enhances learning through effective instruction and classroom management
• Supports professional development and collaboration among staff

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $48,000.00 - $62,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, NY 14610 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, NY 14610: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person