Middle School Science Teacher
Dwight School
- New York City, NY
- $65,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Authorization to work in the United States is required.
Compensation commensurate upon experience: $65,000-$110,000Position OverviewDwight School, an innovative preschool-grade 12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is currently offering in-person and remote academic programming for the 2024 - 2025 school year. We are seeking a self-directed, experienced, and energetic Science Teacher to begin in August 2024.Responsibilities
- Foster a community where students are encouraged to learn, think, and act as a scientist.
- Designing, developing and delivering lessons that are student centered, engaging, hands on and inquiry based.
- Communicating effectively with students, parents and other teachers.
- Grading efficiently and delivering regular feedback to students and parents
- Establishing classroom, lab, and field trip rules and regulations and ensuring that all students understand what is expected of them.
- Creating an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions.
- Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight
- Complete an online anti-bias training program in the first year of teaching
- Participate in one after-school activity two out of three trimesters a year
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Science Education, or a science-related area required
- Master’s Degree in Science, Science Education or a science-related area recommended
- Minimum of two year’s prior teaching experience in a Middle School setting
- A record of success teaching to a range of learners
- Experience with inquiry based learning in a Science class
- Experience with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program preferred, but not required.
- Experience teaching to a range of learners
- Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community
- Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment