Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
The Education Institute drives our instructional and academic design—building the K–12 program that defines scholar preparedness. The Institute is leading a multi-year change management effort to advance the quality of teaching and learning across the network and achieve transformational outcomes.
About the RoleThe Specialist, Science works under the direction of the Leader of Science to drive strong academic outcomes across the Science program. This individual supports the design and implementation of rigorous curriculum, ensuring materials are high-quality and effectively enacted in schools. The Specialist/Senior Specialist builds and refines curricular resources, leads training for school-based faculty and leaders, and supports continuous improvement in teacher practice aligned to the organization’s pedagogical values and Science program vision. This role is ideal for an individual motivated to expand their impact across thousands of students and 50+ schools.
Key responsibilities include:To design, revise, and execute on a rigorous and coherent Science curriculum aligned to a multi-year program vision
To build and improve high-quality lesson materials, assessments, and instructional resources that reflect the current state of the discipline and internal standards for excellence
To manage school leaders and teachers in improving instructional practice by developing and leading training that focuses on driving student reasoning and mastery in Science.
To analyze implementation and student outcome data to identify gaps and drive targeted improvements to both curriculum and instruction
A successful applicant will have the following skills, characteristics, and values:
A bachelor's degree in a scientific field and deep knowledge of Science as a discipline
Experience in a school leadership or teacher leader role (e.g., Assistant Principal, Grade Team Lead, or equivalent) and demonstrated ability to manage and develop others
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to invest, motivate, and hold others accountable
A growth mindset, with a strong belief in the value of feedback and a demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, adapt, and improve practice.
An exceptional work ethic and the ability to think flexibly and collaboratively
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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