Manhattan, New York
Pennington, NJ / Hybrid & Flexible Work Options Available
New York, New York
Posted: 31-Jan-23
Location: Manhattan, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: Range of $61,075 to $108,198
Salary Details:
Internal Number: 529
Middle School Math/Science Teacher and Advisor
Union Position - Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
Learning at UNIS is guided by the UNIS Mission and Guiding Principles, and is defined in the UNIS Teaching and Learning Policy. All academic job descriptions at UNIS are interpreted in the context of these standards.
Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, the United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity, and cross-cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable.
The Middle School on the Manhattan campus at the United Nations International School seeks a math/science teacher who believes in the mission and the work of the United Nations. The Middle School math/science teacher will effectively guide students through UNIS’ integrated math curriculum with an emphasis on the investigative approach. The appropriate candidate will demonstrate openness, fairness, and kindness in all interactions, and exhibit a genuine love of young people. We look for candidates with intelligence, excellent relationship skills, energy, optimism, creativity, a collaborative approach, passion for fostering a strong culture of student engagement in learning and close alignment with our mission. Our faculty models a spirit of collaboration and deep inquiry and inspires students to “become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable.” Teachers and administrators will be partners in the ongoing design and implementation of UNIS’s vision of an innovative and relevant international education for our time.
Position Purpose
Middle School Math/Science Teacher
- Seeking experienced Math/Science educator with a background in Middle School teaching.
- This teacher will be a part of a collaborative department with an internationally focused curriculum.
Responsibilities
The Math/Science Teacher will:
- Teach math and science using creative and differentiated instructional methodologies.
- Collaborate with Middle School math/science teachers to plan student-centered curriculum that challenges students socially and intellectually, and helps them understand the real-world applicability of mathematical skills, knowledge, and thinking.
- Support and promote whole school policies and initiatives within the subject area
- Work with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum Department, and teachers of designated subjects to design and support interdisciplinary learning.
- Work with Middle School to foster a teaching community built on trust and respect.
Advisor
- The teacher will be part of a grade-level team of Advisors who supports the social-emotional needs of the Middle School grade.
Skills & Competencies
- Experience teaching math and science to young adolescents
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills, oral and written, and ability to adapt messages to specific audiences, requiring different levels of detail
- Knowledge of adolescent social and emotional development
- Pro-active, positive team player
- Curious, inquiring, inventive, and open mindset
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in teaching subjects. Master's Degree preferred
- Experience in a K-12 educational environment essential
- Five years teaching experience, preferably in an international setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of current research in grades 5-8 math and science education
- Strong communication, intra-personal and inter-personal skills
- Effective management and organizational skills
Annual Salary in the range of $61,075 to $108,198 (salary is prorated for part-time or temporary positions).
Application
All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: https://www.unis.org/about-unis/employment. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application. Paper and emailed applications and documents will not be accepted from external candidates. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.
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