Science Academic Instructor

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and creative educator with a proven track record of successfully teaching high school-aged youth in an urban setting. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and accomplished team at one of the region's most innovative alternative education programs. The Science Academic Instructor is responsible for delivering engaging secondary-level science instruction to students with diverse learning needs. The goal is to support students in earning their high school equivalency credential, gaining vocational skills, and preparing for meaningful employment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational and classroom management skills, along with an exceptional ability to motivate and connect with young people. This role is a key part of the Isles Youth Institute (IYI), Isles' alternative high school serving youth who have left traditional school settings. IYI provides comprehensive support to help students complete their education, earn industry-recognized credentials, build job readiness skills, explore career pathways, and develop as community leaders.

Qualified Candidates Will Have Proven Success In:

• Deliver engaging science instruction to students with diverse academic levels
• Developing and implementing academic plans and individual interventions, based on pre and post assessments, classwork and observations
• Observing and assessing student performance and behavior to promote individual success and a healthy learning environment; preparing progress notes in support of student development
• Delivering effective group and individual instruction to urban youth
• Working collaboratively with professional staff to develop individual education plans to support the educational and social development of students
• Planning and conducting activities that provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate
• Preparing objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and state requirements
• Implementing data driven instructional models
• Demonstrating behaviors in concert with Isles' mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures
• Wearing many different hats to meet changing conditions and changing needs of students, parents, funders, leadership and colleagues Base Qualifications for Position Bachelor's degree Possession of a valid standard NJ Substitute Teacher Certificate preferred Two or more years experience teaching at the high school level preferred Experience working with urban youth, youth in the juvenile justice system, and/or students with learning disabilities preferred Ability to maintain state central registry (SCR) and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment Ability to work independently and collegially in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Commitment to racial equity Cultural competency and cultural humility Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Comfort using technology including a desktop computer, student database, and large volume of email messages Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Spanish language proficiency preferred This position is full-time, exempt, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Salary range is $55,000 - $70,000 based on experience Applicants should send cover letter and resume to hr@isles.org. Your application materials should demonstrate why you're a good fit for this particular position and what specific skills, experience, talents, and interest you'll bring to this role.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Substitute Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person