Math & Science Academic Support Program Teacher

The Storm King School is an 8th-12th grade, co-educational, college preparatory boarding/day school of 180 students. Our students come from throughout the US and 23 countries. We are located in the spectacular Hudson Highlands, overlooking the Hudson River and surrounded by 6,000 acres of green space made up of Black Rock Forest and Storm King State Park. The Academic Support Program Math & Science Teacher will be responsible for teaching four sections, coach two seasons and participate in the residential life program.

Key Responsibilities:

Our Academic Support Program (ASP) courses, serving students who have identified learning differences, use the same rigorous curriculum as The Storm King School's traditional classes. ASP classes are small, averaging five students, and are designed to meet the specific needs of each student. Classes offer individualized attention and implement organizational strategies and flexible pedagogy designed to boost academic confidence and performance. Classes will include Biology, Environmental Science and Chemistry, and will include Math teaching duties as well, from basic Algebra through Precalculus. Other duties include living in a boy's dormitory in an attached apartment and acting as one of four residential faculty dorm parents in that dorm, supervising weekend and after-school assignments, coaching sports, and supervising clubs when needed; attending parent/teacher meetings; attending faculty/staff meetings, dorm meetings and others as required; and driving groups of students as needed for athletics, weekend, or other activities. Coaching expertise in any of the following areas preferred: girls basketball, fencing, boy and girls lacrosse and girls soccer. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; candidates with certification and/or training in teaching Advanced Placement preferred Minimum 2-5 years experience preferred Ability to adapt instructional approach to meet the learning needs of a range of students Excellent communication skills Excellent cultural competency and experience working in an internationally diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents New York State Driver's License required; it can be acquired shortly after being hired Successful completion of background check

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for a full-time position is between $50,000-60,000 depending on experience. A full range of benefits are included, including on-campus housing. How to

Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Dr. Tim Lance, Associate Head of School via email employment@sks.org .

Website:

www.sks.org