About the Role
SANY’s Syracuse Academy of Science High School is seeking dynamic and creative Science Teachers 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.
- Collaborate with staff to determine charter requirements for instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
- Prepare students for standardized tests relevant to their content area.
- Utilize analytics and data to drive instruction and promote learning.
- Welcome regular feedback and accountability.
- Demonstrate excellent classroom management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- New York State Certification preferred.
- Experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting is a plus.
- Prior teaching experience preferred; novice teachers are encouraged to apply.
- Fingerprint clearance through the NYS Department of Education.
- Possess a growth mindset, flexibility, and be open to change.
- Be intrinsically motivated, compassionate, and believe that all students can succeed.
- Ability to receive and implement feedback effectively.
- Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to drive instruction and promote learning.
Skills
- Excellent content knowledge
- Strong pedagogy
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Instructional technology integration
Location
- Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Novice teachers encouraged
- 3 years of related lead teacher experience or certification may qualify for additional compensation
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- New York State Certification preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary based on pay scale, experience, and education
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and 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 (SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet, and apps).
About the Company
- SANY’s Syracuse Academy of Science High School is part of the Science Academies of New York.
- 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.
