Pasadena, California
Posted: 13-Mar-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $67,871.00 - $93,245.00
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Job Overview:
We seek a full-time Science Specialist to join our team, to work within a dynamic and collaborative culture with Faculty and Staff. The position entails designing and implementing science lessons for elementary students while also supporting and coaching other teachers in science instruction.
Essential Functions:
- Design multi-sensory lessons to meet science objectives
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Present dynamic, engaging lessons to students with enthusiasm
- Provide detailed lesson plans before implementation
- Write thoughtful, accurate reports on student progress
- Collaborate actively with other members of the science department and with other grade-level teachers
- Assist in and cover science classes as needed
- Attend full faculty and staff meetings.
- Willing to commit to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting inclusion, belonging and equity through their work in the classroom and school community.
- Ensure a commitment to the school’s DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, anti-racism and anti-bias of all kinds.
- Be an active member of the Gaynor community
- Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate
Stephen Gaynor School offers a competitive compensation package (Please note the advertised salary is FTE and will be prorated based on 21 hours) and a comprehensive professional development program. Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and contact details for at least two individuals who can supply reference letters upon appointment.
Please apply online at Employment Opportunities.
THE GAYNOR DIFFERENCE: UNLOCKING EACH STUDENT’S POTENTIAL
A pioneer in special education founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright children with language-based learning differences.
At Stephen Gaynor School, students with learning differences develop essential academic and critical thinking skills through individualized and evidence-based approaches, empowering them to reach their full potential. Students learn to advocate for themselves and others while actively building an inclusive community, a sense of belonging, and a belief in their own possibilities.
Nearly 400 students ages three to 14 attend our school with a range of learning differences, from Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to speech, language, and reading delays such as dyslexia. With more than 60 years of experience in special education and a dedication to continuous improvement, Gaynor has the expertise to help children break down barriers to learning, build self-esteem, and realize academic success.
Our expert staff provides an unparalleled level of personal attention in a nurturing environment, allowing students to be academically challenged yet supported every step of the way.
Children leave Stephen Gaynor School full of smiles and self-confidence, well-prepared for the next step on their educational journey.
Our Diversity Mission: Stephen Gaynor School is dedicated to promoting and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within our school community. We recognize, value, and celebrate many types of diversity, including neurodiversity, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, ability, religion, sexual orientation, family composition, language, and gender identity/expression.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Stephen Gaynor School is an equal employment opportunity employer. Gaynor is committed to building a culturally diverse and anti-racist workforce. We provide opportunities for employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of (including hairstyle), color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage, age, pregnancy, marital/partnership status, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran or active military service member status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law (collectively, the “Protected Characteristics”).
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in education or a scientific field (Masters preferred)
- Experience teaching science, at the elementary level preferred
- Experience working with children with learning differences
- Independent school teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students
- Strong communication, organizational and collaboration skills
- Sets a respectful, collaborative, and positive tone, both inside and outside of the classroom and recognizes our responsibility to create a diverse and inclusive environment that supports and celebrates each individual in our school community
- Ability to be flexible to ensure the needs of all learners are met
- Manages time to maximize student learning
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficiently uses Google Workspace (Drive, Docs & Sheets) and Microsoft Office