Science Academies of NY·City of Rochester, New York
The teacher will provide engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and the charter's curriculum. They will also collaborate with staff to meet instructional goals and prepare students for standardized testing.
Description SANY is excited to announce the opening of an Social Studies Teacher for Citizenship and Science Academy of Rochester for the 2026-2027 academic year.
We are looking for dynamic, collaborative, flexible and engaging educators.
We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply!
New York State Certification preferred.
We need Teachers who will: Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum; which is designed to meet the state's core educational standards Possess strong understanding of Common Core standards and state learning standards Have the ability to modify/redesign/develop curriculum as needed Collaborate with staff to determine charter's requirement for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods Be ready to prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning Appreciate regular feedback, accountability and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities Have great classroom management What we can provide Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match Tuition Reimbursement Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education) Bonus & Incentive Programs Professional development opportunities.
Coaches and mentors in every building!
Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps What you need
Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred Certification preferred Experience with a diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply! Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education Competencies: Growth-mindset, flexible and ok with change Intrinsically motivated Compassionate Strong conviction that all students can succeed The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning Want to learn more about our district? Be sure to check out the following links to get a closer look at our schools, hear from our parents and see what our state and community leaders are saying about SANY.
Equal Opportunity Employer Science Academies of New York is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or those who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's degree and New York State certification preferred. Candidates should have experience with diverse student populations and possess strong classroom management skills.
Market context
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