5th-8th Grade Science Teacher at Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York | NY, US | Rezi

5th-8th Grade Science Teacher at Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York

5th-8th Grade Science Teacher

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York · NY, US

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5th-8th Grade Science Teacher

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York · NY, US

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About the Role

St. Clare of Assisi–St. Francis Xavier School seeks a dedicated educator to teach fifth-grade homeroom and science for Grades 5–8. The role involves creating a supportive classroom, delivering standards-aligned science instruction, and fostering students' scientific knowledge and curiosity.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the fifth-grade homeroom teacher, supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Teach science to students in Grades 5–8.
  • Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons.
  • Incorporate hands-on investigations, laboratory activities, scientific inquiry, and real-world applications.
  • Use assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
  • Provide appropriate scaffolds and differentiation for students with varying learning needs, including multilingual learners.
  • Maintain clear classroom routines and high expectations for learning and behavior.
  • Communicate regularly and professionally with families.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, school leadership, and student-support personnel.
  • Participate fully in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and the faith life of the school.
  • Support the Catholic identity, values, and mission of the school.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • New York State teacher certification preferred.
  • Experience teaching upper-elementary or middle-school students preferred.
  • Strong classroom-management, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to design engaging lessons for students with diverse academic and language needs.
  • Commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, professional collaboration, and Catholic education.
  • Warm but firm, dependable, well-organized, and able to build positive relationships with students and families.
  • Holds high expectations, values teamwork, and will become an active and supportive member of the school community.

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Lesson design
  • Instructional planning
  • Assessment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaboration
  • Interpersonal skills

Location

  • Bronx, New York

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Upper-elementary or middle-school teaching experience preferred

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • New York State teacher certification preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $55,072.00-$76,907.00

About the Company

  • St. Clare of Assisi–St. Francis Xavier School is a Catholic elementary school serving students in Pre-K through Grade 8.