Winston Preparatory School Hiring for Science Teacher Job at New York, NY Full Time

Winston Preparatory School is searching for excellent candidates for a full-time Science Teacher at the New York City campus. Below is a bit of background information regarding our school and the available positions.

Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed day school for 4th through 12th grade students with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders and executive functioning problems. Our mission is to facilitate the independence of individuals with learning difficulties through assessment-driven individualized education, research and outreach.

Our unique educational program for 4th-12th grade students with learning differences is designed to develop essential skills and challenge his or her strengths. As part of our learning program, every student benefits from the Focus Program, in which each student receives a daily period of one-to-one instruction concentrating on his or her greatest area of need. The implementation of the program allows us to further personalize instruction and strategies so that our students can better understand themselves, as well as verbalize their needs to become independent learners.

Content teachers deliver instruction in core content areas (Math, Science, English/Language Arts, History/Social Studies, etc.) with a focus on flexibly integrating a wide range of skills and content tailored to the individual needs of student class groupings.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled, creative thinker who is flexible and works well within a team environment. Candidates must also have excellent writing and communication skills.

The nature of the position allows for someone with a varied background. Currently, WPS faculty staff includes social workers, reading specialists, speech therapists, learning specialists, school psychologists, as well as former lawyers and copy editors. Our classroom teachers have equally diverse and interesting backgrounds. We are proud of our diverse student body and are actively seeking candidates who reflect the diversity of our school’s community.

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Aviva Oliker, Assistant Head of School.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location