About the Role
The American Dream School is seeking a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, goal-oriented Science Teacher. Our science department seeks to introduce students to scientific thinking, equipping them with the knowledge as well as analytical and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for further studies at the college level. We aim to equip students to be responsible citizens in a world shaped by science. We challenge students to gain a genuine understanding and enjoyment of science including its application in real-life situations.
Responsibilities
- Implement and support the development of a rigorous Science program that develops scholars as problem solvers and analytical thinkers.
- Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core-aligned American Dream curriculum.
- Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency.
- Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education.
- Implement a co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs.
- Promote a sense of urgency in learning.
- Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments.
- Create meaningful interim assessments to drive instruction and prepare students for success on the Regents Exam.
- Maintain accurate records and create reports.
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom.
- Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of students and work to actively overcome setbacks.
- Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators.
- Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups.
- Create annual goals for students’ IEPs.
- Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area.
- Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested.
- Participate in yearly IEP conferences.
- Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed.
- Teach one section of an elective course, credit recovery or serve as an advisor for a student club.
- Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development.
- Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems.
- Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies.
- Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material.
- Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed.
- Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen pedagogical skills and contribute to the learning of colleagues.
- Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and maintaining open communication with colleagues.
- Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work.
- Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback.
Requirements
- Candidate must be able to provide proof of being fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field, Master's preferred.
- New York State Teaching Certification 7-12 or Special Education 7-12 is required.
- Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills.
- Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy.
- Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive.
- Teaching experience: 1 year (Required).
- Secondary General Education Teachers experience: 1 year.
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Scientific thinking
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Common Core-aligned curriculum implementation
- Behavior management
- Data-driven instruction
- Co-teaching
- Responsive Classroom practices
- Record keeping
- Report generation
- IEP goal creation and tracking
- Microsoft Office
- Gmail
- Google docs/drive
Location
- Mott Haven, South Bronx
- In person
Work Type
- Full-time
- In person
Experience Level
- 1 year teaching experience
- 1 year Secondary General Education Teachers experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field
- Master's degree preferred
- New York State Teaching Certification 7-12 or Special Education 7-12
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
About the Company
- The American Dream School (ADS) is a dual-language (Spanish/English) 6-12 school in the Mott Haven area of the South Bronx.
- We offer a project-based program that cultivates bilingualism and biliteracy.
- The mission of the American Dream School is to develop academic excellence in both Spanish and English, preparing students to excel in college and become leaders in their communities.
- School type: Charter school
