New Position: 1st-5th Grade Teacher/Curriculum Specialist

*New Hybrid Position: teaching 1st-5th grade students in a NY Sun Works greenhouse classroom + Curriculum Specialist / Teacher Trainer at select partner schools*  

While working closely with the NY Sun Works education team, the candidate will be teaching 2 periods per school day at the Sun Works Center at PS 333 Manhattan School for Children. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, flexible, professional, capable of managing their work load and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced non-profit environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, mission-driven organization with a team of passionate professionals and change makers.  

Curriculum Specialist/Teacher Trainer will be responsible for:

• Delivering NY Sun Works curriculum in a rooftop greenhouse environment for 1st-5th grade elementary school students (2 teaching periods per day) 
• Delivering the training program to a select group of NY Sun Works partner schools and mentoring a group of elementary school teachers so they know how to use the NY Sun Works sustainability science program in a hydroponic classroom setting 

The teaching portion of the job includes:

• Teaching one grade per day/2 teaching periods at PS 333 using the NY Sun Works Discovering Sustainability Science curriculum 

The training program for our partner schools includes: 

• Two in-person partner meetings per year (one in the fall and the second in the spring)
• At least two virtual meetings in between the in-person meetings (in addition to email, phone and text message correspondence)
• Co-facilitating group Professional Learning sessions for teachers throughout the school year (in-person and virtual)
• Mastering NY Sun Works curricula as it exists currently
• Advising partner teachers on content connections within NY Sun Works curriculum and offering ideas on implementation timelines
• Providing timely interaction and answering content questions via email, phone, and text messages
• Developing positive and enriching relationships with partner teachers
• Traveling to partner schools (located across the 5 boroughs)
• Distributing curriculum access and communicating delivery dates
• Tracking teachers’ online usage of the curriculum
• Supporting annual events for teachers and the annual Discovering Sustainability Science Youth Conference

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of teaching science 
• Experience coordinating and facilitating student programming
• Bachelor degree from accredited university, Masters in Education preferred
• Affinity for teacher training and an ability to facilitate memorable training tips/tools
• Deep understanding of the NGSS, and extensive knowledge of how students learn
• Experience using Google product applications or G-Suite
• Passion for Science, Sustainability and Environmental Education and working with teachers
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt, with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexibility to jump in and help team as needed
• Passion for local food production, and urban farming
• Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered
• NY State teaching certification is a plus but not required

Details at a glance:

• On-site Location
• Full Time Schedule
• Contract
• 4-Year Degree Required
• Professional
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k (non-matching)
• Unlimited monthly metrocard

Level of Language Proficiency: English required, Spanish is a plus.

How to apply:

Apply through Idealist. Please provide a resume, cover letter and references.