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High School Earth Science Teacher (26 27 SY)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Queens, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 62000 - 95000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (28 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Who We Are
Since its founding in 2010 Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our schools mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standardsand to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual aesthetic social emotionaland ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe supportive technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence authentic field experiences career counseling and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.
Understanding the Role
The Earth Science Teacher reports to the Principal. He/she is expected to help students with the study of Earth Science. The teacher is responsible for preparing lesson plans instructing his/her students on the composition structure properties of matter and educating students at all levels. The Earth Science Teacher must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans. They show students the right ways to examine how materials interact with each other and with energy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Your job duties and responsibilities include providing instruction about geology nature the environment meteorology oceans and bodies of water and other related subjects. An Earth Science teacher may perform research. Develop daily lessons aligned with the CPCS curriculum in collaboration with leadership team members. The Earth Science Teacher instructs his/her students on the composition structure and properties of matter. They show students the right ways to examine how materials interact with each other and with energy. ...Teach high school level science and lab classes using lectures technology and hands-on learning experiences
Job Responsilibilities
- Design test and supervise weekly laboratory experiments relevant to the current lessons being taught in class
- Ensure students understand and follow all safety rules for laboratory experiments and are aware of the proper actions to take during accidents and emergencies
- Assign and evaluate all coursework submit grades and maintain contact with parents regarding student performance
- Work to ensure all students are well prepared for state exams and meet school and state goals for student competency
- Maintain strict records of student attendance participation homework lab work and test results
- Plan and supervise at least one field trip per school year obtaining parental permission for all students involved and ensuring student safety when outside the school
- Attend parent-teacher conferences each semester and have detailed evaluations ready to share for all students
- Prepare demonstrations;Assist and supervise students while conducting experiments
- Evaluate student performance on tasks established by the standards using different methods such as observation performance-based tasks or other standard test practices
- Establish classroom and lab rules and regulations
- Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students
- Participate actively in coaching and professional development programming
- Assist with school programming as needed during non-instructional time
Skills Qualifications and/or Competencies Required:
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
- NYS Certification in the appropriate content area
- Dually licensed preferred; content area and ESL or Special Education
- Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap2 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
- The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment engagement and enthusiasm in their learning
- Strong teamwork ethic
- Ability to use data to drive instruction
- The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe supportedd and challenged
- Passion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gap
- Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Growth mindset and the ability to use feedback to improve practice
- Experience teaching in underserved areas is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off
- 403b plan with a matching 3% contribution
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
$62000 - $95000 a year
The salary offer is based on year(s) of classroom teaching experience educational requirements and NYSED certification.
Work Year
This is a full-time twelve-month position.
School Sites
Grades K-1: 1279 Redfern Avenue Far Rockaway NY 11691
Grades 2-5: 710 Hartman Lane Far Rockaway NY 11691
Grades 6-8: 1520 Central Avenue Far Rockaway NY 11691
Grades 9-12: 1520 Central Avenue Far Rockaway NY 11691
Recruitment Process
Phase I - Phone interview with a member of the recruitment team
Phase II - In-person Interview with feedback from the Middle/High School Leadership Team
Phase III - Final Interview with the Principal (9-12) and Senior Director
Phase IV - Reference Checks
Final - Offer with a tentative start date
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Ensure the best education for your child from Kindergarten through High School at Challenge Charter in Far Rockaway. Technology-infused, data-driven, caring and individualized education is what we offer. Apply today! On top of the dedicated learning scholars receive at K-5 and 6-8 mid ... View more
