Middle School Science Teacher (2024 - 2025 School Year) Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School Brooklyn, New York What is the Role? Bring your passion for discovery to Coney Island Prep as our incoming Middle School Science Teacher! Our research-based, standards-aligned, and award winning digital curriculum from Amplify is rooted in the N.Y.S. NextGen Standards. You will engage our scholars by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and by providing guidance on how to gather evidence to support ideas and decisions. Bring excitement and enrichment to the classroom by using science to inspire scholars to make connections between their lives and academic discovery. What You’ll Be Asked To Do Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content and on a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, procedures and feedback Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders Analyze instructional and culture data to action plan and improve your teaching practice to strengthen student outcomes Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, whole-school events, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and weekly grade team meetings What You’ll Need Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required, Master’s degree strongly preferred; we offer $2,000 towards the completion of a Master’s degree and NY State certification within two years of employment Passion for and expertise in science; experience with intended grade level preferred Experience with Google Suite, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and flat panels Cultural competencies and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference Culturally responsive and age appropriate conflict resolution skills Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines for deliverables Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop; curiosity and the tendency to ask questions of your colleagues in order to learn and improve A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence Eagerness to work collaboratively with your grade teams and coach A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity