[2026-2027] Science Teacher - Elementary School

Position Overview:

KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. As an Elementary School Science Teacher you can expect to:

• Become a content-area specialist

• Teach fewer subjects and deepen expertise

• Use a strong curriculum rather than designing everything from scratch

• Facilitate hands-on investigations

• Develop expertise in student discourse and inquiry

• Build specialized STEM instructional skills - NGSS

• Prepare students for later success in science, including the Grade 5 NYS Science assessment

• Receive science-specific professional development and instructional support

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Planning and implementing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum aligned with Common Core standards.

• Committing to constant professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration.

• Constantly assessing student progress, communicating results to families and colleagues, and adjusting instruction accordingly.

• Rigorous commitment to the success of each student.

• Modeling KIPP NYC’s character strengths in all interactions and communications with students, families, and staff.