Department: Science & Technology, Programs & Research
Reports to: Director of
Pre-Service Science Teacher Education Program
Job Code: 25-2031
FLSA Status: Exempt (Professional)
Background: New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) is New York City’s only
hands-on science and technology center, with a mission to bring the excitement
and understanding of science to children, families and teachers by galvanizing
their curiosity and providing creative, participatory ways to learn. Located in Queens, the most diverse county in
the U.S., NYSCI welcomes 500,000 visitors annually. Since our founding at the 1964-65 World’s
Fair, NYSCI has earned an international reputation as a provider of teacher
professional development, classroom resources and curricula, out-of-school
programming and other educational initiatives. Our exhibitions, programs, and
products are informed by strategies of engagement called Design-Make-Play
(DMP). The defining characteristics of Design Make Play—open-ended exploration,
imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement and delight—are the
ingredients that inspire passionate STEM learners.
NYSCI has approximately 110 full-time and over 170 part-time
staff-members.
Departmental Role: The Mathematics and Science Teacher Education Residency
(MASTER) program is run in partnership by NYSCI, Hunter College of the City
University of New York, New Visions for Public Schools, and the New York City
Department of Education with funding from the National Science Foundation Math
and Science Partnership. MASTER is a novel alternative certification teacher
preparation program that is extensively clinically based. Instruction occurs
around cycles of designing, teaching, reflecting, and refining inquiry-based
lessons. An extensive research program
to study the impact of MASTER is also a part of the project.
Function:
Candidates
should have strong disciplinary content knowledge in one or more disciplines in
science along with expertise in and commitment to science teacher education.
Preference will be given to candidates with K-12 teaching experience.
Candidates should be prepared to participate actively in working with the team
to conceptualize this new teacher preparation program.
The
Math and Science Teacher Education Residency Program (MASTER), a partnership
among Hunter College, New Visions for Public Schools, and the New York Hall of
Science, is accepting resumes and interviewing applicants to serve as the
Induction Year Science Coach for adolescent education teacher candidates in
science—biology, chemistry, and earth science.
Principal
Responsibilities:
1.
Plan
and facilitate biweekly Hunter College practicum seminar with MASTER students
during their first full year of teaching (15 sessions total)
2.
Develop
syllabus for Hunter College practicum seminar that aligns with MASTER program
goals and Hunter College requirements and evaluate assigned work
3.
Provide
support and resources for students as they prepare for New York State licensing
exam (EdTPA)
4.
Observe
up to 10 students a minimum of twice per semester as a Hunter College field
supervisor
5.
Observe
struggling students additional times as needed for a total of up to 30
observations across all teacher candidates per semester
6.
Conduct
in-person post-observation meeting with each teacher candidate to provide
constructive feedback on what was observed
7.
Communicate
with administration and school-based mentors at hiring schools
8.
Utilize
a suite of assessment tools to monitor teacher candidate progress
9.
Document
teacher candidate progress; prepare reports after each observation and submit
them to the teacher candidate and program staff
10.
Identify
any struggling teacher candidates who require additional help and craft a plan
for support
11.
Meet
with program faculty and staff at least three times per year to share
information and feedback as needed to support struggling students
12.
Contribute
to the development of, as needed, and provide resources to support
residents around effective, engaging inquiry-oriented
science teaching
13.
Contribute
to the development of resources to support the development of professional
practices, such as video-supported reflection on teaching.
14.
Contributes
to the design of professional development supports for MASTER alumni
15.
Complete
other tasks as assigned.
Supervisory
Responsibilities: None anticipated
Qualifications:
Education: Masters degree and
teacher certification in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, Earth
science
Experience:
·
Have
at least 5 years teaching experience in NYC public school system (preferred)
·
Have
at least 5 years coaching, instructional supervision, training, professional
development, or mentoring experience (preferred)
Knowledge:
·
Commitment
to the philosophy and mission of MASTER and its partner organizations: NY Hall
of Science, Hunter College of the City University of New York, and New Visions
for Public Schools.
·
Strong
grounding in current ideas about how people learn science and how to teach
science accordingly
·
Strong
science disciplinary content knowledge, in particular in the areas of biology,
chemistry, and/or earth science
·
A
commitment to improving teaching and learning in under-resourced schools with
diverse students
·
Passion
and knowledge about the use of technologies to support creative, engaged
learning. Experience developing innovative and novel content for informal
settings.
·
Ability
to get ideas accepted and to guide a group or individual to accomplish the
task.
·
Strong
communications skills with the ability to express ideas clearly both in written
and oral communications.
·
Demonstrate
knowledge of:
a.
Pedagogical
Content Knowledge in science
b.
Schools
as organization
c.
Curriculum
and assessment
d.
A
range of instructional practices
e.
Quantitative
and qualitative data analysis and the use of data to drive instruction
f.
Action
research methods and the inquiry cycle
·
Be
knowledgeable about the NYS secondary science curriculum, standards and
assessment (e.g. NYS Regents examinations)
·
Experience
serving diverse audiences.
Compensation: Commensurate with academic background and experience and
pursuant to PSC-CUNY adjunct faculty rate.
Candidates
are required to:
- Be available to facilitate biweekly practicum seminar
- Be available to observe teacher candidates at their school sites during school day
HOW
TO APPLY:
Qualified
candidates should send resume and cover letter with salary
range/requirements. No calls please.
Application Deadline: Sept 4, 2014
Targeted Start Date: Sept 8, 2014
Email to: jobs@nysci.org
Please include job title in subject line.
The New York Hall of Science supports diversity in the
workplace. NYSCI is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and supports a drug
free workplace
