Physical Science High School Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Science High School Teacher (Chemistry / Physics / Earth & Space Science)

School Year: 2026–2027

Location: Northside Charter High School

About Us

Northside Charter High School is a public, college-preparatory charter school serving grades 9–12 in North Williamsburg/Greenpoint (Brooklyn, New York). Our mission is to provide an enriching and innovative learning environment where students achieve postsecondary readiness, and our vision is that college completion becomes both expectation and reality for all students. We pursue this mission through an explicit IDEA commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Anti-Racism, actively dismantling barriers and treating every identity as an asset.

Our community lives on four core values—Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Integrity—which guide every policy and interaction.

Position Summary

Northside Charter High School seeks a motivated and highly organized Physical Science Teacher for the 2026–2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction rooted in the NGSS and NYSED Regents framework, engage students through inquiry-based and hands-on learning, and demonstrate strong capacity to plan, deliver, and track Regents-aligned laboratory investigations.

This position may include teaching Chemistry, Physics, and/or Regent Earth & Space Science, depending on school needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver NGSS- and NYSED Regents-aligned instruction in assigned physical science courses.

• Plan, implement, and assess Earth & Space Science Regents laboratory investigations, ensuring full compliance with NYSED requirements.

• Design, deliver, and document laboratory instruction (including hands-on lab investigations) that prepares students for Regents eligibility.

• Accurately track, update, and analyze required laboratory minutes and maintain organized lab documentation.

• Develop, update, and share weekly lesson plans in accordance with school expectations and instructional timelines.

• Utilize data from formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and support student growth.

• Implement differentiation, scaffolds, and accommodations to support diverse learners, including MLL students and students with an IEP..

• Maintain an organized and up-to-date gradebook in alignment with school expectations.

• Collaborate with science department colleagues and administration to support curriculum alignment and Regents preparation.

• Maintain consistent, proactive weekly communication with caregivers regarding student progress, attendance, behavior, and academic expectations.

Required Qualifications

• NYS Certification in a Science discipline (or in progress).

• Strong knowledge of NGSS and NYSED Regents standards.

• Experience delivering hands-on, inquiry-based science instruction.

• Strong organizational skills, particularly related to lab tracking and compliance.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering NYSED Regents Earth & Space Science laboratory investigations, including required state labs.

• Strong knowledge and experience with the New Visions Earth & Space Science curriculum.

• Proven ability to prepare students for Regents exams through aligned labs and assessments.

• Competency in Powerschool as a Learning Management System to manage grades, attendance, and instructional data.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including professional development and education growth reimbursement to support your career advancement.

• Fully funded FSA/HRA plan provided by the school to help cover healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Supportive work environment with access to mentoring, instructional resources, and opportunities for collaboration.