High School Chemistry Teacher

Job overview

High School Chemistry Teacher in Honeoye Falls, NY. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary range of $50,000 to $64,700 per year. Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education. This role focuses on preparing students to critically engage in the field of science and develop them into self-directed learners.

What you'll do

• Teach a curriculum that includes, but is not limited to, analysis of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Sciences that prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework
• Develop students’ practices skills of questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and planning and conducting interactive labs
• Create an environment where students feel confident using their voice to engage in scientific discourse
• Facilitate student-led discourse, during which students use evidence to make sophisticated claims and synthesize and critique arguments
• Facilitate student-led inquiry of various scientific topics and engage students in lab and project-based performance tasks
• Work with the Science department to determine academic and engagement goals for students
• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development; An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students; A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives; Academic expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related fields of study; Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Skills & competencies

chemistry teacher

high school teacher

full-time

honeoye falls ny

uncommon schools

science education

ap chemistry

college prep

inquiry-based learning

scientific discourse

lab work

teacher

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off, extensive training and development, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match, paid leave of absence options, mental health and counseling support, wellness benefits.

About the employer

Uncommon Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.