High School Chemistry Teacher

Job description

The School

The New York City Charter School for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries is a small 9-12 high school located in the South Bronx. AECI primarily serves an at-risk and in-need student population from The Bronx. Learn about our school at aecischools.org/aeci1.

Our mission is to prepare students for post-secondary success while introducing them to architecture, engineering, and construction programs. Our small school environment and support structures for students have allowed our school to annually achieve a graduation rate of over 95% with many of our students going on to attend top universities.

The Position: High School Chemistry Teacher Grade 11 for immediate hire.

Instructional Responsibilities

- Teach 5 sections of Chemistry in preparation for the NYS Chemistry Regents Examination

- Collaboratively plan with teachers, counselors, and support staff to meet the needs of our students

- Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students

- Work with at-risk students as well as students with disabilities

- Participate as part of Pupil Personnel Committee in develop intervention strategies

- Plan lessons for all classes that will develop skills aligning to the Common Core Standards

- Review/grade student work and provide meaningful feedback in order to improve student skills

- Incorporate literacy into all units of instruction

- Develop relationships and consistently communicate with students’ families

Other Professional Responsibilities

·Ensure the safety of students under your supervision

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, as needed, such as hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, supervision of extracurricular activities and dismissal
• Develop relationships and consistently communicate with students’ families
• Assist in moving students to proper locations during fire drills, special assemblies and events
• Collaborate as scheduled with other staff members (Common Planning Time)
• Inspect equipment and field areas used to ensure they are in good and safe working order.
• Keep accurate and organized records for student attendance and progress
• Provide tutoring to small student groups as needed
• Model the AECI Core Values of Perseverance, Achievement, Integrity and Respect at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)
• High School experience preferred but not required
• Urban teaching experience or other similar experience in a similar setting preferred
• Desire to work in a teacher-driven, student-centered environment
• Ability to collaborate well with colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively and often with parents and families
• Belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levels

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and certification(s)

Interested candidates may send resume and cover letter to:

careers@ aecicharterhs.org

AECI Charter High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual preferences or mental or physical disability

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,902.00 - $103,734.00 per year

Work Location: In person