SAR Academy, a modern Orthodox day school in Riverdale, NY is seeking an experienced, dynamic Science Teacher with a passion to teach and a strong ability to build rapport with Middle School students in an open classroom environment where learning through 21st century resources is valued and encouraged.
Qualifications:
- Exhibits strong ability to build connections with Middle School students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues and families
- Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development
- Demonstrates an ability to teach high level content to a diverse group of learners
- Facility with teaching large and small groups
- Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement
- Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner
- If applying for a learning specialist position, NYS Special Education certification preferred
Responsibilities:
- Prepares curriculum, lessons and activities
- Teaches students in a fair, warm and open-minded environment with differentiated learning
- Manages classroom effectively
- Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about the students’ progress
- Works collaboratively with teaching team to plan and facilitate daily activities and special programs
- Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch duty, advisory and recess duty