Pharos Academy Charter School is a K-12 urban public education institution that prepares Bronx students for success in college and the innovation economy.

Teacher Vision
Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a Creative Technology Teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback. 

In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels. 

Core Responsibilities of a successful STEM Teacher:

• Plans and executes high-quality classroom lessons for STEM Education, Coding, & Makers Lab curriculum. 
• Implements formative and summative assessments and analyzes student achievement data to inform and personalize instruction to meet the needs of students.

Knowledge in the following areas are required:

• Robotics
• Coding
• Google Applications
• Next Generation Learning: curriculum with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) -focused enrichment activities to prepare students to succeed in jobs of the future.

Core Competencies of Strong Applicants (New and Experienced)

1. Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class. 
2. Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students. 
3. Commitment to using data to improve short-term and long-term student achievement goals. 
4. Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve. 
5. Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy's core beliefs and educational viewpoint. 

Qualifications 

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science/technology education or a technology/stem-related field of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 overall.  
2. Strong understanding of and experience in early elementary-age technology education, including robotics, coding, engineering, and STEM/Maker education. 
3. Experience working in an experiential learning environment.
4. Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.

Compensation and Benefits

1. Super competitive salary that is based on performance driving student outcomes. Starting salary for new teachers begins at $68,000. 
2. 401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent. 
3. Highly Competitive Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional Life Insurance
4. All staff members are issued a laptop computer and have access to a wide range of instructional technology. 

Teacher Support and Development

1. Weekly one on one coaching that includes classroom observations and instructional meetings. 
2. Weekly school-wide professional development where you learn from the instructional leadership team and your colleagues. 
3. Summer (2-week) Professional Development Institute. 

Pharos Academy is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all teachers and staff members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.