High School IB Psychology Teacher

Company: Prospect Schools
Location: New York
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

Join the Prospect Schools teaching staff in our move to drive student growth and develop young minds.As a High School IB Psychology Teacher, you will help to create a classroom that is a warm, well-structured, and organized learning environment where consistent routines and expectations are set for your students and for yourself.The OrganizationProspect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse ("diverse by design") K-12 college preparatory charter network serving more than 2,700 students in seven schools in Brooklyn. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our experienced team is dedicated to our mission to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, and guided by our Core Values:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically.
• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion.
• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity.
• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance.We have a vision to become the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where all students and educators can learn, work, and thrive. Find out more about who we are and what we believe by spending a few minutes reading our Prospector Principles, viewing this peek inside our schools, or reading some stories about our students and educators.The Role:Prospect Schools is seeking a dedicated, innovative, and mission-driven High School IB Psychology Teacher to join us in support of our growing network of schools. The ideal candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Prospect Schools and to supporting the success of our students and families. This person will report directly to the Principal and be responsible for delivering a rigorous, culturally responsive psychology curriculum while fostering a warm, structured, and organized learning environment.Job Responsibilities:
• Work closely with our school Principal, Department Head, and subject teachers to continuously improve and iterate on relevant curricula.
• Teach 4 sections of IB Psychology SL and HL.
• Lead an Advisory and Office Hours.
• Use assessment data, student work, and other information to inform plans for student and class objectives.
• Operate with the belief that all students can and want to learn.
• Prioritize each student's academic and social-emotional development.Candidate Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in education strongly preferred.
• NYS teaching certification preferred.
• A deep belief in our mission & vision with a strong enthusiasm for integrating public education.
• An active community builder who believes in collaborating across teams and functions in order to achieve results.Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $61,500-$102,880.The critical features of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
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