(if you are a current Prospect Schools employee, please submit a Talent Ticket)

About the Position:

As a Middle School Science Teacher with us, you will help to create a classroom that is a warm, well-structured, and organized learning environment where consistent routines and expectations are set for your students and for yourself. Our goal is to offer students numerous chances to try, fail, and grow. We rely on data to inform progress and our decision-making process, all while engaging in culturally-responsive pedagogy. At all times, Prospectors — students and staff alike — should strive for deeper and higher-order questioning and thinking.

About Us:
Prospect Schools is a K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. Find more about who we are and what we believe by checking out our Prospector Principles.

Our Core Values are:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion in our work
• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity and tenacity
• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm and self assurance

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our school Principal, Department Head, and subject teachers to continuously improve and iterate on relevant curricula

• Teach 4 sections of Science with an emphasis on Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, and/or Earth Science)
• Use assessment data, student work, and other information to inform plans for student and class objectives
• Operate with the belief that all students can and want to learn.
• Prioritize each student’s academic and social-emotional development.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in education strongly preferred
• NYS teaching certification preferred
• An active community builder who believes in collaborating across teams and functions in order to achieve results
• A deep belief in our mission & vision with a strong enthusiasm for integrating public education

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week
• 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule
• Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
• Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues, from family care to mental health services
• PTO buy back policy

• Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $59,310-$94,870, based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prospect Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Prospect Schools will not sponsor international candidates.

• The critical features of this role are described above but not all encompassing.