Middle School Science Teacher (23-24)

Middle School Science Teacher, Brooklyn, New York

In-Person Work Required

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

WHO WE ARE

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned curriculum and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions to nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization, we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an educator with experience teaching grades 6-8. You are ready to lead a classroom and excited to work closely with students in an approximately 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio. You prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and relationship building in the classroom. You have demonstrated that you are a reflective practitioner and prioritize the needs of your students first and are committed to doing the work to educate the whole child.

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
• Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
• Strong classroom management skills: you can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged

• Science content knowledge
• Exceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required

• New York State Teaching Certification, preferred
• Master’s Degree in Education, preferred

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Middle School Science Teacher, you will lead classrooms of about 20 middle school students. You will be expected to manage the following daily:

• Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
• Create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans daily
• Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments
• Keep accurate and organized records of student information
• Provide tutoring to small student groups as required

• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade-level meetings, and PD sessions
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as ongoing parent communication
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities

• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Explore Schools offers our staff a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Our salary scale for this role has been established using an equity lens and is based on relevant years of experience, education, and NYS certification.

• Teachers with a bachelor's degree and between 0 – 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $62,710 - $84,000 for the 2023-2024 school year. Teachers with a master's degree and between 0 – 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $67,486 - $93,636 for the 2023-2024 school year.
• We believe teachers get better and are able to deepen their impact over time. Our scale for this role is designed to honor this, and we do not