High School Living Environment Science Teacher (26 - 27 SY)

Challenge Preparatory Charter School seeks a High School Living Environment Science Teacher for the 26 - 27 SY. The teacher will support students in the study of Living Environments by delivering instruction that builds understanding of life science concepts.

The Living Environments Teacher reports to the Principal and is expected to prepare and implement lesson plans, provide instruction in core content areas, and deliver meaningful learning experiences for students at all levels.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing instruction about Living Environments, including ecosystems, life processes, organism interactions, and environmental influences on living things
• Developing daily lessons aligned with the CPCS curriculum in collaboration with leadership team members
• Instructing students on the structure, function, and processes of living organisms, and how matter and energy move through living systems
• Guiding students in conducting investigations and applying scientific methods
• Teaching high school level science and lab classes using lectures, technology, and hands-on learning experiences
• Designing, testing, and supervising weekly laboratory experiments
• Ensuring students understand and follow all safety rules for laboratory experiments
• Assigning and evaluating coursework, submitting grades, and maintaining contact with parents
• Maintaining strict records of student attendance, participation, homework, lab work, and test results
• Planning and supervising at least one field trip per school year
• Attending parent-teacher conferences and having detailed evaluations ready
• Preparing demonstrations and assisting and supervising students while conducting experiments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• NYS Certification in the appropriate content area
• Dually licensed preferred; content area and ESL or Special Education
• 2 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
• Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Ability to use data to drive instruction
• Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: USD 62,000-95,000 per-year-salary
• Paid Time Off
• 403b plan with a matching 3% contribution
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account