About the Role
SANY’s Utica Academy of Science Junior-Senior High School is seeking dynamic and creative High School Teachers for the 2026/27 Academic Year. We offer a supportive environment for both new and experienced educators.
Responsibilities
- Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum
- Collaborate with staff to determine charter requirements for instructional goals, objectives, and methods
- Prepare students for standardized tests relevant to the content area
- Utilize analytics and data to drive instruction and promote learning
- Accept regular feedback and accountability
- Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
Requirements
- New York State Certification Required
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Fingerprint clearance through the NYS Department of Education
- Experience with a diverse population of students or in an urban setting is a plus
- Prior teaching experience preferred, and novice teachers are encouraged to apply
- Possess a growth mindset, be flexible, and adaptable to change
- Be intrinsically motivated, compassionate, and believe that all students can succeed
- Ability to receive feedback and implement it quickly
- Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to drive instruction and promote learning
Skills
- Excellent content knowledge
- Strong pedagogy
- Classroom management
Location
- Utica
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Novice teachers encouraged
- Prior teaching experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Coaches and mentors in every building
- Regular use and integration of technology in classrooms and throughout the school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet, and apps
About the Company
- District Website: www.sany.org
- Syracuse region YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SyracuseAcademy
- Utica region Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UticaAcademy
- Syracuse region Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/syracuseacademy
- Utica region Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uascs
Equal Opportunity
- Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
