STEM Teacher

Academy Charter School's Wyandanch Middle School HERE WE GROW AGAIN! The Academy Charter School's State-of-the-Art Middle School Coming to Wyandanch, NY!!! Remaining steadfast to the Vision and Mission of the Academy Charter School Network, the Academy Charter School's Wyandanch Middle School will offer an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology-rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy's focus on character development and community service cultivates a student body poised to be active, engaged and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioral expectations will promote the excellence known so the community's children can achieve. Position Summary The Academy Charter School offers a rigorous STEM curriculum in an environment where students are highly motivated in acquiring new skills. The academic program focuses on preparing students to use the acquired skills in the real world. The STEM teacher will work to enhance students' learning in understanding how technology works and apply technology to real world activities. The teacher is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering instruction to groups of 20-25 students as well as providing small group and one on one support and coaching. The teacher will also serve as a resource in leading technology integration across all discipline throughout the school's instructional program. Responsibilities Deliver STEM oriented instruction through project based learning methods Uses Technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration Organizes, develops and coordinates special STEM activities Provide interactive and meaningful learning material to students, maintaining positive learning environment for active participation of students, conducts periodic assessments to measure student growth and progress Implement and deliver quality instruction to students and executes the instructional program by demanding higher order thinking activities from students in a progressive manner Prepare assignments and create innovative methods of teaching as per the students' varying learning style Implement effective classroom management skills that builds a classroom culture Actively participate in professional development and works collaboratively with colleagues and instructional leaders to improve instructional practices and student learning. Build meaningful and professional relationships with students and their families Lead all activities in engaging students in a wide variety of technology related programs and interests Build and liaison external relationships related in the overall high school technology program Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school leadership. Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $95,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Requirements Qualifications and Skills 2-3 years teaching experience in a public high school or charter school setting, or similar background Knowledge of the International Technology Standards Bachelor's degree in STEM related field from an accredited college or university, Master's Degree preferred Valid New York State certification is a plus but not necessary