Who We Are
Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.
Understanding the Role
Health Science teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation of CPCS’ highly effective curriculum framework through the delivery of evidence-based instructional and cultural strategies that ensure high achievement, individualization, empowerment, and above all relationships that foster a love of learning and teach hope. Therefore, CPCS seeks a High School Health Science Teacher who is committed to continuously improving curriculum, instruction, and relationships through collaboration with all team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Develops and administer a Health Science curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectivesEvaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepare progress reportsInstructs pupils in citizenship, basic communications skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the districtProvides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilitiesInstructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materialsEstablishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environmentSelects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids, and maintains required inventory recordsDevelops instructional plans and organize a class time to provide a balanced program of instructionDevelops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activitiesSupervises out-of-classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as requiredPlans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionalsIdentifies pupil’s needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problemsCommunicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil’s progress and developmentDevelops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committeesActs as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areasWorks to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
Skills, Qualifications, and/or Competencies Required:
Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourcedCommitted to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleaguesYou possess an exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve resultsStrong classroom management skills: you can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engagedClassroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussionsDetail oriented and highly organizedNYS Teaching Certification preferredBachelor's degree in a healthcare area and verification of three years of acceptable full-time work experience within the past seven years in the health science field; ORBachelor's or Master's degree in secondary education and verification of two years of full-time work experience as a science or health science teacher.Experience as a registered nurse, paramedic, athletic trainer, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or related health care career is preferred.Knowledge of Health Science clinical rotations and internship/work-study requirements, policies, and proceduresAbility to align Health Science curriculum to targeted industry certification examsAbility to provide content knowledge and skills in health-related professionsAbility to market Health Science programs to students, staff, parents, and the business communityStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environmentStrong computer skills, including fluency with Google productivity tools
Benefits & Compensation
Employees at Challenge Preparatory Charter School are provided with a generous salary. Our salaries are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role. Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide prioritiesDriven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environmentOpportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planningProfessional development: weekly PD, year-round training, and ongoing coaching by professionals
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship, or disability. We want Challenge Prep to be a place where students and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they feel valued and can excel.
