High School Science Teacher

Teacher Vision Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non‑academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback. In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels. What We Are Looking For Commitment to daily and long‑term lesson planning and instructional preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class. Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students. Commitment to using data to improve short‑term and long‑term student achievement goals. Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve. Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core values and educational viewpoint. What We Offer You Competitive salary starting at $80,000. 401(k) plan with employer matching of 5%. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employee wellness. Monthly GrubHub meal credits. Parking for commuters living outside of the Bronx/Manhattan. How We Support Growth & Development Weekly one‑on‑one instructional coaching. Weekly school‑wide or departmentalized professional development. Summer Professional Development Institute. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in secondary education or a science‑related field of study. Proficiency in the content area and clear understanding of how to relate science to the real world. Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro‑social and academic skills. Experience working with middle or high school‑aged children in an academic or youth development setting. For experienced teachers: a proven track record of achievement in the classroom. Teacher Performance Outcomes At minimum, 75% of all students meet grade‑level standards in core content areas as measured by internal assessments and NYS Regents assessments (if applicable). At minimum, 33% of all students will exceed proficiency in the content area as measured by internal assessments. At minimum, 90% of students will show growth in the content area as measured by internal assessments. At minimum, 75% of students will meet grade‑level non‑academic standards/goals as measured by internal assessments and performance tasks. Full‑time Teacher Pay Range: $80,000 – $115,000 USD Pharos Academy has a vision to be a thought‑leader in creating school communities that responsibly educate children from underserved communities to develop and thrive in the world that they wish to live in tomorrow. Our mission is to develop scholars who communicate well, are intellectually curious, and solve problems using different approaches. We are looking for educators who are bold enough to help prepare Bronx students for success in college and the future of work. #J-18808-Ljbffr