Science Teacher
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Together for Youth
NY
Summary
The Science Teacher is responsible for preparing and delivering engaging lesson plans, grading assignments, and documenting student progress. They must also provide pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution using approved behavioral strategies within a secure detention environment.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Albany Secure Detention - Albany, NY, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Bachelors, Salary Range: $75000.00 - $90000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Occasional, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, Together for Youth Secure Detention is seeking to hire a fulltime Science Teacher to be responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels. Duties include assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. Teachers must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans.
Description: Job Responsibilities
Facilitate lesson plan instructions to students, including 1:1 and small group provides input and helps facilitate social and emotional learning components of lesson plans.
Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
Plan and implement educational activities and events.
Presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
Providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
Creating and distributing educational content.
Ensure classroom is clean and orderly.
Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests.
Responsible for observing, implementing, monitoring and completing specific reports regarding student performance and behaviors in the classroom.
Responsible for providing pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution with student, including implementing and using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) principles and approved behavior modification techniques/strategies.
This position will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those of NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with students, staff, and external partners.
Outstanding organizational abilities with keen attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Schedule & Compensation:
Schedule - (Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM - year round)
Compensation - $75,000 to $90,000 per year depending on experience, education, and skills.
Job Requirements
Minimum of (1) year of practical teaching experience. Middle school & high school teaching experience, required.
Bachelor's degree and a valid NYS teaching certificate required, or an equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS-approved pathway that leads to a master's degree in education and permanent certification.
Teaching experience in a High School Alternative School Setting, highly preferred.
Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel if needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
For nearly 140 years, Together for Youth (formerly Berkshire Farm Center) has remained committed to a mission of empowering youth and families so they can live safely, independently, and productively within their communities. Our history is long and our commitment to our mission has not wavered, but the way we help families has evolved to meet their unique challenges.
Our 600+ staff across NYS bring their authentic selves to work each day as they serve over 2,000 children and families daily. Learn more about our mission, our commitment to DEI, and ways to get involved by visiting our website at: www.berkshirefarm.org or following us on social media.
TFY's Equity Statement:
The Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth community stands committed to embracing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We vow to begin our journey by looking inward – by examining all biases and judgements while acknowledging both privilege and power. We are committed to better understanding privilege whether it be through race, gender, sexual identity, religion, ability, or other forms. Once fully acknowledged, we pledge to use the identified privilege to advocate for others. We understand that the work we do fosters change that will create a positive, ripple effect within our agency and in the community.
We at TFY stand committed to becoming an all-inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization that encompasses a sense of belonging for all staff members, children and families, and community partners who join us in our mission. We are committed to dismantling barriers and ideology that reinforce a non-inclusive environment.
We are dedicated to remaining open-minded, respectful, and actively choose learning over comfort. We acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, and we strive to cultivate a culture of non-judgment, to choose words carefully, show compassion, extend grace, and consistently strive to become an advocate and ally for others.
Founded
1886
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Canaan, New York
For nearly 140 years, Together for Youth (formerly Berkshire Farm Center) has remained committed to a mission of empowering youth and families so they can live safely, independently, and productively within their communities. Our history is long and our commitment to our mission has not wavered, but the way we help families has evolved to meet their unique challenges.
Our 600+ staff across NYS bring their authentic selves to work each day as they serve over 2,000 children and families daily. Learn more about our mission, our commitment to DEI, and ways to get involved by visiting our website at: www.berkshirefarm.org or following us on social media.
TFY's Equity Statement:
The Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth community stands committed to embracing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We vow to begin our journey by looking inward – by examining all biases and judgements while acknowledging both privilege and power. We are committed to better understanding privilege whether it be through race, gender, sexual identity, religion, ability, or other forms. Once fully acknowledged, we pledge to use the identified privilege to advocate for others. We understand that the work we do fosters change that will create a positive, ripple effect within our agency and in the community.
We at TFY stand committed to becoming an all-inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization that encompasses a sense of belonging for all staff members, children and families, and community partners who join us in our mission. We are committed to dismantling barriers and ideology that reinforce a non-inclusive environment.
We are dedicated to remaining open-minded, respectful, and actively choose learning over comfort. We acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, and we strive to cultivate a culture of non-judgment, to choose words carefully, show compassion, extend grace, and consistently strive to become an advocate and ally for others.
Founded
1886
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Canaan, New York
