Description

BACKGROUND SUMMARY:

The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivate a student body poised to be active, engaged, and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioural expectations will promote the excellence known so the community’s children can achieve.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Academy Charter School Science Teacher implements engaging lessons aligned to standards with the aim of educating students by designing, developing, and delivering quality lesson plans and curricula that adhere to school guidelines. Teachers create a safe, open environment where a structure is maintained, and student progress is assessed. Differentiation and accommodations should also be provided to allow all students to grow. Finally, teachers are also expected to ensure that safety rules are followed and ensure the proper use of equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop daily lessons aligned with The Academy Charter Schools curriculum in collaboration with leadership team members
• Teach elementary level science classes using lectures, technology, and hands on learning experiences
• Prepare demonstrations; Assist and supervise students while conducting experiments
• Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation, performance-based tasks, or other standard test practices
• Establish classroom and lab rules and regulations
• Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students

Requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES:

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

• Communicate effectively
• Challenge each other intellectually
• Show gratitude
• Solve conflicts peacefully
• Respect each other's differences
• Be positive and supportive of each other
• Show compassion

PRODUCTIVITY

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Use your time wisely
• Listen actively
• Be punctual and prepared
• Be organized
• Be reflective
• Be reliable
• Take initiative
• Demonstrate perseverance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in science education or another related field
• Current NYS Certification in Science grades 1-6
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Specifications:

The general nature and level of work being performed are contained in this job description. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description does not state or imply that the duties described herein are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or promise, nor does it create an implied duty or contractual obligation. It is simply an overview of the job responsibilities to be performed. All employment at the Academy Charter School is “at will.” This means that either the employee or the Organization has the right to terminate the employment relationship with or without cause and with or without notice.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.