Chemistry or Life Science Teacher

Our Mission:

Innovation (“Innovation”) Charter School nurtures and develops students to be academically successful, socially mature, emotionally healthy, and equipped to lead self-directed and fulfilling lives. We welcome all students, and we empower them to adapt, excel, innovate, and lead. By instilling the core values of collaboration, tolerance, respect, activism, safety, and innovation, students will graduate prepared for success in college and their careers.

Description

To achieve the mission of Innovation Charter High School, Teachers at Innovation ensure that our student-innovators achieve rigorous academic goals. Often, these teachers co-plan, co-instruct, and co-assess students in the classroom. With instructional support, our teachers collaborate to develop, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a rigorous and supportive learning environment to enable all students to fulfill their academic potential.

Required Qualifications

Hold and maintain a New York State Permanent, Professional, or Initial Teaching Certification in secondary (7-12) education in the content area, or be on a certification pathway, such as enrollment in a graduate school of education.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of classroom teaching in an urban setting and a Master’s degree are preferred.

Goals and Responsibilities

Our primary goal is to ensure that every student receives a high school diploma and is prepared to persist in college or their career pathway.

We believe every student can learn. Our teachers plan and internalize their instructional materials to ensure that each unit, lesson, and assessment is rigorous and individually differentiated based on the specific learning needs and interests of students in their classes. Our teachers teach five periods each day and employ models to deliver standards-based lessons that push the educational attainment of all learners. Teachers collaborate with special educators, multilingual learner teachers, interventionists and instructional leaders to provide targeted support and enrichment for all learners.

Use assessment data to improve student performance on school and State assessments

Cultivate Innovation's core values and essential skills

Throughout our professional practice, we embody our school's core values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect, Safety, Activism, and Accountability. Our teachers not only model these values in their daily interactions but also instill them in their students, creating a classroom culture where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to take action. Teachers explicitly teach social-emotional skills, helping students build self-awareness, manage emotions, and develop positive relationships, while also equipping them with essential skills for success in and out of the classroom. By using restorative practices to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and the love of lifelong learning, teachers guide students in becoming advocates for themselves and others, capable of navigating challenges and driving change in their communities. Our teachers ensure that students are not only prepared academically but also equipped with the tools to be thoughtful, resilient, and engaged citizens that will persist in college, career, or their chosen post-secondary pathway.

Continuous Professional Development 

Learning is a lifelong endeavor. Our teachers receive support and professional development from the Principal, Assistant Principals, IEP coordinator,  Department Chairs, and may also receive external professional development.

Provide out-of-class student support to achieve Innovation’s mission

Success at Innovation requires going above and beyond. In addition to classroom teaching, you will engage in our Enrichment Week, after-school program, lunch supervision, student office hours, and extracurricular activities.

Family and Community Partnerships

We believe that a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community is key to fostering student success. As a teacher, you will play an integral role in engaging with students' families, ensuring open communication about student progress, and collaborating with parents and guardians to support the academic and personal growth of each child. You will participate in key school events such as family conferences, Back to School Night, and college trips, all of which contribute to building a vibrant school community. Additionally, you will work to bridge the gap between the classroom and the Harlem community, sourcing opportunities to bring local culture, resources, and experiences into your teaching, while also extending learning beyond the school walls.

Additional duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.

Supervisor:

The Principal or their designee.

Continuous Improvement

We are deeply committed to continuous improvement, both for our students and our educators. Teachers engage in a process of ongoing professional growth through weekly classroom visits, walkthroughs, coaching cycles, and holistic appraisals. These activities are designed to be collaborative, transparent, and focused on promoting their growth as an educators. Working closely with department chairs, the assistant principal, the principal, the IEP coordinator, and other instructional leaders, teachers receive targeted and specific coaching and support aimed at refining teaching practices and enhancing student outcomes. This process is not only about identifying areas for improvement but also about celebrating successes and fostering a culture of collaboration and shared learning. 

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time position. Salary is highly competitive and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Innovation offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, paid family leave, and a 401k retirement plan with an employer-matching contribution of up to 5%.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Innovation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please apply online:
http://www.innovationhighschool.org/work-at-innovation