Organization Overview:

St HOPE Leadership Academy is building a community of educators who light the spark within our scholars. As a public charter middle school in Harlem that serves students from Manhattan and the Bronx, we strive to plant the seeds of self-motivation, critical thinking and passion for lifelong learning. We are a community that is committed to being a more antiracist and culturally responsive school. Through our shared belief in relationship building, restorative practices, and project-based learning, scholars are at the center of everything we undertake. This investment in developing the whole child requires practitioners who possess a growth mindset, are open to feedback, and make the space for reflection on their practice.

Mission:

To educate self-motivated, productive, and critically thinking leaders who are prepared to succeed in a college preparatory high school, committed to serving others, and passionate about lifelong learning.

To ensure every St HOPE scholar graduates ready for a life of learning and service, we are seeking an Earth Science teacher who has multiple years of teaching experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and other instructional materials and methods of teaching in your classroom
• Collect, report, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data about students and refine lesson plans accordingly
• Support a school culture of high academic standards and behavioral standards grounded in restorative practices, with the aim of creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Discipline specific Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education preferred
• NYS teaching certification or eligibility to be certified
• Demonstrated passion for science
• Special Education certification is a plus
• Ability to work as part of a high performing team, including exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Desire to work in an urban middle school, experience in NYC preferred
• Demonstrated belief that all children deserve an excellent education

Salary:

• Competitive and commensurate with experience, starting up to 15% above DOE salaries

Benefits:

• Full benefits package includes retirement plan with employer match, HRA, FSA, STD, LTD, paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage as well as paid parental leave.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Charter school
• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person