Middle SchoolScience Teacher Role

The Schenectady City School District is seeking a middle school innovative science teacher that will make science accessible and enjoyable for all students. Position is full-time probationary beginning September 1, 2023. Applicants must have, or be in the process of obtaining, a valid NYS certification. A competitive salary and benefit package is based on experience and the SFT Contract.

Middle School Science Teacher Expectations

• Ensure that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives;

• Ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with the departmental schemes of work and school policies;

• Take into account the differing ability lessons of students and differentiate work accordingly;

• Encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets;

• Encourage and foster intellectual curiosity;

• Identify new and innovative ways to make science subject more interesting for the students;

• Teach students the methods of conducting experiments in the laboratory;

• Ensure students understand the subject of science well;

• Give individual attention to the students and clarify all their misconceptions about the subject;

• To work with colleagues in the Science Department to formulate plans which have coherence and relevance to the needs of the individual students and to the aims and objectives of SCSD;

• Ensure that all work in the Science Department reflects the distinctive ethos of SCSD.

• Use growth mindset practices in their classrooms;

• Teach students how to use learning to resolve real-world problems.

Middle School Science Teacher Key Qualities

• Models a growth mindset;

• Establishes and maintains good relationships with colleagues, learners and parents;

• Communicates effectively;

• Positively influence others;

• Listens actively;

• Motivate and engages with colleagues;

• Uses students' lived experiences to guide instruction.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Pending or Valid NYS Teacher Certification: General Science (7-12), Biology (7-12), Chemistry (7-12), Earth Science (7-12), or Physics (7-12)

• Experience with teaching children grades 6 thru 12 is preferred.

• Candidates who apply should have a growth mindset themselves.

Position Start Date:09/01/2023