About the Role
Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School is seeking an ENL Teacher for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. We offer a supportive environment for both new and experienced teachers.
Responsibilities
- Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum
- Implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment to ensure comprehension of learning styles and student needs
- Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles
- Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy
- Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning
- Appreciate regular feedback, accountability and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities
- Have great classroom management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- NYS ESOL certification required
- Experience with diverse population of students or in an urban setting
- Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply!
- Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Flexible and okay with change
- Intrinsically motivated
- Compassionate
- Strong conviction that all students can succeed
- Ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
- Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning
Location
- Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Novice teachers encouraged to apply
- 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
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
- Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Coaches and mentors in every building!
About the Company
- Syracuse Academy of Science Middle School is part of Science Academies of New York (SANY).
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.
