Job Type Full-timeDescriptionCompany OverviewThe Academy Charter School offers a rigorous Social Studies curriculum in a technology rich environment. The academic program focuses on preparing students for the rigors of college life, well beyond just meeting the requirements for passing the Regents exams. The Academy employs caring and committed staffs who promotes excellence in the classroom to ensure that students can achieve at high levels.Job SummaryThe Academy Charter Middle School Social Studies teacher works to deepen students' mastery of Science. The teacher is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering instruction to groups of 20-25 students as well as providing small group tutoring for students who need additional instructional support in Social Studies. The teacher will uphold the school's mission to ensure that all students receive a world class education.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach a standards- based curriculum
- Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials
- Teach content subject matter
- Incorporate the use of technology on an ongoing basis
- Provide interactive and meaningful learning material to students, maintaining positive learning environment for active participation of students, assigning homework, and conduct periodic assessments to measure student growth and progress
- Implement and deliver quality instruction to students and execute the instructional program by demanding higher order thinking activities from students in a progressive manner
- Design the curriculum that challenges the learning ability of students and ensure overall development of language
- 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.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school leadership.
Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $90,000. 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
- 2-3 years teaching experience in a public high school or charter school setting, or similar background
- Bachelor's degree in History from an accredited college or university, Master's Degree preferred
- Valid New York State Certification (7-12) Preferred
Salary Description $62,500 - $90,000