Founding High School Science Teacher

About usBSNBCS is a stand-alone community charter school located in the heart of Bed-Stuy. Our team of dedicated educators serves more than 700 scholars in grades K-9 living in Brooklyn. Our school culture has been designed to support our specific population of students, in this community, and our framework develops opportunities that are local to our school and borough. We prioritize daily collaboration through our scheduling and school structure, while offering a higher level of autonomy and teacher creativity than many other public schools.

Our HS will open in August 2024. We seek instructors who understand our students, their strengths and needs and are willing to work in K-12. Effective employees at BSNCBS are seeking to grow their professional practice as a member of our team. Our organization is dedicated to the success of our team members through a career path that provides opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer strong total compensation, training, and development programs with a chance to work alongside others who take pride in growing our scholars.

The ideal BSNBCS team member has a “can do,” results-oriented attitude and a dedication to the quality of education our students need and deserve. Our most successful team members are hardworking, responsible, teaching-oriented individuals who are devoted to improving the learning environment through patience, flexibility, innovation and perseverance. We are looking for talented educators who are passionate about teaching, creative in helping students develop and who ask the question “What am I doing RIGHT NOW to improve student learning?”

Our high school will be located in North Williamsburg minutes away from McCarren Park. Our space is being created just for us with no colocation. The state-of-the-art space will include a Fabrication Lab, Recording and Broadcast Studios, terraces and more.

Our Science Teachers:Our Science teachers are a key component to our Middle AND High School Team. Our Science Teachers are committed to turning Science classes into exciting, engaging, and rigorous opportunities for each and every scholar.We foster a culture of excitement about learning for our students by partnering together to create vibrant learning environments focused on project- and inquiry-based learning. We have a co-teaching model that allows our classroom teachers to partner together to ensure our scholars are engaged with rich and rigorous lesson material. We have a collaborative environment that is designed to help our scholars engage in their studies as well as in their natural curiosities and to embrace a culture that is based on restorative practices; allowing our scholars to feel connected, empowered, and respected.

RequirementsWhat you need to bring to the table:You MUST have a valid and current New York State Teacher Certification. If you are not certified to teach in New York State, you must be actively working toward becoming certified to teach in New York via one of the NYS approved teacher certification pathways.You MUST have a bachelor’s degree in education or related fieldYou MUST clear a fingerprint background check to work in any school in NY, so we require all teachers to be cleared through IdentoGo prior to starting employment with us. This cannot be waived and must be complete PRIOR to starting employment with us.You should have at least 2+ years of classroom teaching experience, preferably in an urban school.What we offer you:A full-time position with a competitive salary that is commensurate with your experience and qualification.Amazing benefits! As a member of the team, your care and well-being are a top priority. You will have a great benefits package that is not only affordable but includes all the perks and benefits you deserve!A friendly and collaborative working environmentThe change to grow as a professional: You will be offered many opportunities to refine your skills and grow as a professional educator through quality professional development opportunities offered throughout the year!A learning environment that is innovative and creative: You will be empowered to be to take ownership of the learning environment in your classroom through 21st learning that is focused in project based, and inquiry based learning systems.Application ProcessApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Once we have received your application, we will review your qualifications and experience as quickly as possible and get back to you within one week of submission.