Science Teacher; Middle School

Position: Science Teacher (Middle School)
Join a team of master teachers and earn a $140,000 salary at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth-as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.

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About the Role (Responsibilities)

As one of the three pillars of our program (Academics, Arts, and Athletics), TEP is deeply committed to building a classroom culture that fosters a genuine love of science and a community of engaged learners.

TEP Middle School Science Teachers demonstrate a passion for inspiring students, and believe that every student comes into our classrooms as scientists. In the science classroom environment at the middle school level, students are at the center of learning - whether they are dissecting owl pellets to figure out their roles within the food web, building electrical circuits to understand the flow of electricity within technology, or predicting weather patterns.

TEP's vision is to have teachers that can effectively provide science education that develops scientifically literate students who can solve problems, critically analyze, and evaluate scientific statements in their daily lives. When students leave TEP classrooms, students will become leaders and agents of change within their communities, seeking to understand themselves and the world around them.

As a member of TEP's Science teaching team aligned to this vision, you will teach all students on your grade level one 45-minute block of science every day in while fostering a positive school community. Through collaboration with students and their families, you will build deep relationships that support student progress and a positive learning environment. Each TEP middle school teacher teaches one subject to one grade level in any given year, but may switch grade levels and/or subjects from one school year to the next.

Middle School teachers will work in a state-of-the-art learning environment carefully designed, built, and crafted to spark joy and instill a love of learning for TEP students. Our school building in the Washington Heights/Inwood community, provides a perfect learning environment for developing students by providing innovative classroom settings, a full gymnasium, a high-tech performing arts space, and an indoor/outdoor café where meals are prepared fresh on a daily basis for students and staff.

About You (Qualifications)

* Deeply aligned to TEP's mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities (90% of TEP students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 22% of TEP students receive Special Education services, and 25% of TEP students are Multi-Lingual Learners).

* Classroom experience:
Minimum of 3 years of lead teaching experience, at least 2 of which must have been in 4th through 9th grade classrooms in a public charter school, traditional public school, or private school setting.

* The ability to develop and implement engaging and inquiry-based science lessons aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), with the aim of cultivating a deep understanding of scientific concepts and meet each individual student's learning style.

* Outstanding verbal ability and strong communication skills.

* Certification requirements:
Teachers do not need to possess a New York State Teacher Certification to be hired at TEP Charter School. However, prospective teachers that do not yet have New York State teaching certification must identify and present a pathway to obtain New York State teaching certification on their application.

* Education requirements:

TEP adheres to the educational requirements outlined within the individual pathways to NYS teaching certification (see above), and does not require any additional degree programs.

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Why TEP (Benefits)

At TEP, growth isn't just for our students-continued growth is also a central priority for our teachers. That's why we're redefining the teacher experience, offering a rewarding career that includes an annual salary that matches TEP's high expectations.

* Compensation:
Master Teachers earn an annual salary of $140,000, with the opportunity to earn a significant annual bonus up to $35,000 based on whole school performance

* Redefined Work-Year: 3 extended rest breaks and 3 professional development institutes focused on learning and collaboration

* Unmatched Educator Talent:
Be surrounded by a collaborative community of experienced, passionate educators who care about…