Middle School Science & Engineering Teacher

Founded in 1883, Allen-Stevenson is a K-8 independent school for boys with an enrollment of 373 students. Located in the heart of New York City’s Upper East Side, the School is a joyful, inclusive community. Our urban setting affords many educational and cultural advantages. The School seeks a science and engineering teacher to teach to middle school grade levels and to work collaboratively with a team of science and engineering teachers across the disciplines. 

This full-time position starts on August 20, 2024, and is eligible for a complete benefits package. Compensation: $78,000-$98,000 commensurate with education and experience.

The Science and Engineering program fosters skills that are informed by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Using a social justice lens and an interdisciplinary approach, the science and engineering curriculum provides the boys with the necessary tools to become informed and active global citizens. Our students understand that solutions to our most pressing problems, such as climate change, demand broad perspectives. Our science and engineering labs and hydroponic greenhouse are environments where the boys participate in inquiry-based and project-based learning opportunities that emphasize real-world connections. The students identify ways to take action with their learning outcomes by participating in experiential education or by providing information, recommendations, and/or designed solutions to community members. 

Allen-Stevenson is fortunate to be able to incorporate up-to-date technology into our program, including a 1:1 laptop program for Grades 4 through 8, digital microscopes and probeware in science and engineering labs, and other such resources where appropriate.

Primary responsibilities include:

●      Teach a range of science and engineering classes in our Upper Division (grades 5 - 8)

●      Demonstrate familiarity with NGSS and how the standards align with your teaching approach

●      Develop engineering (using EDP) projects in collaboration with the science and engineering team and other disciplines

●      Demonstrate a commitment to working with students as they make real-world connections through their science and engineering studies

●      Be willing to be a part of a collaborative team as the science and engineering program continues to develop

●      Nurture and prioritize meaningful connections with students so they feel welcome, valued, understood and seen

●      Serve as a grade-level advisor and interact with parents as appropriate

●      Supervise clubs, class trips, daily recess and lunch duties

●      Use technology effectively and appropriately to enhance student learning in the classroom and for virtual lessons as necessary

●      Assess student performance using formative and summative tools, as well as rubrics, and provide regular academic updates,  grades and comments for report cards

●      Collaborate with division and team members with flexibility, creativity and humor to develop program and ensure student success

●      Communicate effectively and in a timely fashion, with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues

The ideal candidate will:

●      Have at least 1-3 years of elementary and/or middle school science and engineering teaching experience

●      Have an advanced degree in science or related field 

●      Show effective classroom management skills

●      Collaborate with division and team members with flexibility, creativity and humor to develop program and ensure student success

●      Have a strong developmental understanding of middle school students and enjoy teaching these ages

●     Consider, attend to, and prioritize the emotional components of learning, and develop teaching and assessment strategies that account for emotional components of learning

●      Adjust methods, content and assessments as needed to meet all student learning needs, academic and emotional, so every student has a chance to succeed

Please visit The Allen-Stevenson School website for more information about the School. To explore this exciting opportunity, please submit a current professional resume, along with a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications, to hr@allen-stevenson.org.

We are currently reviewing applications. Selected candidates will complete a process that includes a telephone interview, some group interviews, and a visit to the School which will include a sample teaching lesson. 

The Allen-Stevenson School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs and hiring. The Allen-Stevenson School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, ethnicity or any other characteristic protected by local, state and federal law. The Allen-Stevenson School actively seeks diversity in its faculty and student body.

Employee Benefits:

·      Generous employer contributions towards health, dental and vision insurance

·      Fully paid short-term disability insurance

·      Fully paid life insurance

·      Fully paid long-term care plan

·      NY State Paid Family Leave

·      Fully paid Employee Assistance Program

·      Participation in Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plan

·      Participation in Health Reimbursement Arrangement

·      Employer contributions towards Health Savings Accounts

·      403 (b) retirement plan including employer contribution and match after two years of employment (if under 30)

·      Eligibility to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a deferred annuity retirement plan

·      Pre-tax commuter benefit for subway and buses

·      Discounted subscription program with Citi Bike