About Our School

At Queens Hebrew Academy, we are committed to fostering a rigorous, inclusive, and inquiry-based learning environment. We empower our students to think critically, engage in hands-on scientific discovery, and develop the mindsets necessary to thrive in STEM disciplines and beyond. We are currently seeking a passionate, dynamic Science Teacher to join our collaborative academic team for the upcoming school year.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Curriculum: Deliver engaging, standards-aligned daily lessons in our Science classes, utilizing inquiry-based learning and interactive laboratory experiments.
• Student Engagement: Cultivate a safe, inclusive classroom culture that encourages student discourse, scientific questioning, and evidence-based argumentation.
• Assessment & Data Analysis: Utilize formative and summative assessments, tracking student performance data to tailor instruction and support diverse learning needs.
• Collaboration: Work alongside the STEM/Science department team to align curriculum, plan cross-curricular projects, and participate in professional development.
• Community & Communication: Maintain positive lines of communication with students, parents, and administration regarding academic progress and lab safety.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science discipline, STEM field, or Science Education (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Certification: State Certification (or eligibility for New York State certification reciprocity / transitional paths) in Science or Elementary Education.
• Experience: Prior student teaching or full-time secondary science classroom experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong digital literacy (familiarity with platforms like ?Google Classroom or similar LMS tools), excellent organizational skills, and a dedication to urban/diverse student achievement.