Career Center

General Summary:

Collegiate School's Science Department seeks a dedicated, dynamic, and experienced Middle School and Upper School teacher. Successful candidates will be able to engage curious and active boys who thrive on imaginative and versatile pedagogy. This science position in Middle and Upper School requires a teacher who is highly interactive and communicative in and out of the classroom. The science department uses a project based learning approach and applicants should have exposure to this method of teaching.  Applicants should be open to teaching across divisions and enjoy doing it in collaboration with other teachers.  Prior experience teaching students of this age is critical. The ideal candidate will also be an excellent student advisor, projecting a vivid presence in the school community. This person will have a desire and ability to take on a significant extracurricular co-leadership role with the Science Olympiad club. Additionally, the Middle School and Upper School Science Teacher must possess an enthusiastic commitment to the importance of building and sustaining a diverse, just, inclusive, and equitable academic environment.

Essential Duties:

• Teaches classes as assigned, providing effective and professional classroom instruction, assessment and management;
• Designs and implements curriculum and instruction consistent with the mission, values and standards established by the School;
• Ensures the classroom honors the diversity of our student body, is inclusive, provides an equitable learning experience and nurtures a sense of belonging;
• Assesses students to evaluate their abilities, strengths and weaknesses;
• Grades students’ assignments and exams, building students’ confidence, independence and accountability;
• Collaborates with colleagues on curriculum development and on enhancing instructional practices and strategies;
• Establishes effective communications and relationships with students and parents;
• Exhibits a growth mindset about teaching practices and works toward professional goals and development;
• Helps to maintain School policies, protocols and expectations;
• Develops and maintains professional, collaborative and collegial relationships with faculty and staff, as well as with community partners to the benefit of students and classes;
• Supports the work of the Head of School and senior leadership;
• Participates in required non-classroom activities including parent/student conferences, retreats, faculty meetings, field trips and special activities and performance events;
• Provides effective supervision of students to promote a safe and healthy environment and School experience; Supervises students outside of the classroom - for example, during lunch or study hall;
• Completes required reports and tasks timely and professionally;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in teaching or related field required. Master’s degree or higher preferred. Must possess a minimum of two years of teaching experience.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to complete a background check

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and willingness to participate fully in a dynamic day school located in New York City;
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to remain responsible at all times for the supervision of students during classes and generally at all times when on campus or off campus;
• Ability to learn new technology and systems commensurate with program level requirements;
• Ability to demonstrate creativity and flexibility in pedagogy;
• Demonstrated ability to act as a role model of professionalism;
• Ability to model honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love and kindness for the students;
• Ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure and treat everyone with respect;
• Displays curiosity, a positive attitude, flexibility and a good sense of humor;
• Ability to follow all policies and procedures of the School as written in the employee and parent handbooks.

About Collegiate School

Collegiate School is a K-12 boys school of 656 students located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Founded in 1628, it has maintained a reputation of excellence in boys education and is particularly known for the strength of its academic programs, for the warmth of its community, and for the loyalty of its students and alumni. Throughout the school, we seek teachers who are knowledgeable in their disciplines, passionate about teaching, and eager to help students become independent adults and responsible leaders. We seek teachers who are inspiring and supportive in their work with boys, who are willing to teach beyond the classroom, and who share our belief in the values of collaboration, respect, and equity.

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