Manhattan Charter Schools for the Curious Minds · 6 months ago
SY 25-26 5th-7th Grade Science Teacher
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yrManhattan Charter Schools are high-performing charter schools located in New York City, dedicated to providing students with the necessary tools for success. The 5th-7th Grade Science Teacher will engage students through hands-on, inquiry-based science lessons, focusing on building foundational knowledge in various science disciplines.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver science lessons aligned with state standards and the school’s curriculum
Facilitate lab experiments and projects to encourage inquiry and critical thinking
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
Use assessments to evaluate student understanding and guide instruction
Incorporate technology and interdisciplinary approaches into science instruction
Serve as a homeroom teacher, providing social-emotional support and building a sense of community among students
Build relationships with students to create an engaging classroom environment
Participate in professional learning communities
Write lesson plans and enter grades weekly
Participate in evening events, student conferences, concerts, and other family events
Participate in professional development and collaborate with the STEM team
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, science, or a related field
State teaching certification in science (or ability to obtain certification)
Experience teaching middle school students, particularly in grades 5-7
Strong knowledge of NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and best practices in science instruction
Passion for inspiring students to explore the natural world
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Manhattan Charter Schools for the Curious Minds
MCS provides students a rigorous curriculum of core subjects to help ensure high levels of academic achievement.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase