Career Center

DESCRIPTION

The Co-op School is a progressive, independent school located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and serves students in preschool through grade 8. Those who make up our faculty and administration are the backbone of our school. Their diverse backgrounds, passions, and approach to working within our community contribute to making The Co-op School a truly compassionate, unique learning environment.

Our families and staff work together in a cooperative model that helps keep tuition lower than other independent schools and also results in a unique sense of ownership and belonging and provides a more harmonious and thriving community. 

MISSION

The mission of The Co-op School is to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. The Co-op School facilitates joyful learning through a unique and rigorous constructivist approach that listens to and honors the individual interests and strengths of each child. The Co-op School doesn’t just belong to the students and educators, but extends to the family community as a whole. It belongs to those who participate in it, and is a more resilient and creative place because of it.

EOE statement

The Co-op School is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, religion or religious practices, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, past or present military service, physical or mental disability genetic predisposition or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy extends to all employment practices including but not limited to, hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, lay-offs, and termination.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced and passionate science teacher to join our lower school team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in education or related field preferred
• 3+ years of relevant teaching experience across grade levels preferred
• Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of The Co-op School
• Experience using and teaching science to students  
• Experience planning lower school science curriculum 
• Knowledge of state and national science standards
• Knowledge of STEAM best practices
• Reflective practitioner in a state of constant professional growth and a willingness to share their craft with others
• Has own passions and interests
• Commitment to and knowledge of experiential and inquiry-based teaching and learning
• Commitment to diverse learning environments
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Reflective practitioner in a state of constant professional growth and a willingness to share their craft with others
• Commitment to and knowledge of experiential and inquiry-based teaching and learning
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience collaborating with children, families, colleagues, and administrators

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Have deep subject knowledge 
• Instruct students in content-specific knowledge and skills
• Integrate project work, anti-bias lens, and the surrounding community in the curriculum
• Use student performance data to tailor and differentiate curriculum for a variety of learners
• Use a variety of assessments to measure student learning and drive instruction
• Regularly communicate with families, students, and community partners 
• Integrate The Co-op School Values into the program and interactions with staff, families, and students
• Maintain positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Maintain confidentiality with student information and records
• Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community
• Maintain clean/tidy/well-organized science lab 
• Contribute to Progress Report grades three times a year
• Create an engaging science room with a bulletin board updated monthly  
• Manage and produce School Science Fairs and events to bring focus to the science program
• Actively participate in a learning community
• Maintain science budget with supply orders and upkeep 
• Science room pet acquisition and care

 TO APPLY

• Send your resume and cover letter to mandy@thecoopschool.org Please include SCIENCE TEACHER in the subject line of the email
• Your cover letter should include a statement of your educational philosophy and also state why you are interested in becoming part of the team
• If you have questions about any of our positions, please feel free to email Mandy Vadnai, Lower School Division Head at mandy@thecoopschool.org