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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.

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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.

Develops and administer a Health Science curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives

Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepare progress reports

Instructs 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 district

Provides 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 abilities

Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment

Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids, and maintains required inventory records

Develops instructional plans and organize a class time to provide a balanced program of instruction

Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities

Supervises out-of-classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required

Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals

Identifies pupil’s needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems

Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil’s progress and development

Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees

Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas

Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students

Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced

Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues

You possess an exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results

Strong classroom management skills: you can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged

Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions

Detail oriented and highly organized

NYS Teaching Certification preferred

Bachelor'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; OR

Bachelor'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 procedures

Ability to align Health Science curriculum to targeted industry certification exams

Ability to provide content knowledge and skills in health-related professions

Ability to market Health Science programs to students, staff, parents, and the business community

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

Strong computer skills, including fluency with Google productivity tools

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 priorities

Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment

Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning

Professional development: weekly PD, year-round training, and ongoing coaching by professionals