Job Title: Educator
Position Overview:
Every student deserves access to a hands-on, project-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Architecture, and Math) education. For nearly 50 years, the Salvadori Center – a leading education nonprofit in New York City – has provided innovative STEAM programs for thousands of PreK-12 students in under-resourced communities in NYC. Students work collaboratively and use a project-based approach that is tied to the built environment (buildings, bridges, parks, communities, etc.). We offer a variety of multi-day in-school, after-school, and summer programs that enable every student to succeed, as well as professional development workshops that give teachers a strong foundation in project-based learning.
Salvadori Center is seeking a dynamic leader for the role of STEAM Educator. Reporting directly to the Senior Educators and Deputy Director, Educators will teach STEAM education to students in grades PreK-12 throughout New York City.
An Educator plays an integral part in ensuring the continued success of Salvadori’s mission. A Salvadori Educator should have a strong interest in teaching collaborative project-based lessons through push-in programs within the NYC public schools and after-school programs across the five boroughs.
Job Description:
Teaching Salvadori’s hands-on, project-based STEAM programs to students in grades PreK - 12th grade.
- Reviewing and learning lessons to facilitate with students.
- Teaching lessons to students through in-school and after-school sessions.
- Traveling to multiple sites within a day to teach Salvadori’s programs.
Assisting in the development of STEAM programs and lessons and curricula with a focus on the built environment.
- Making edits to the curriculum based on feedback from teaching.
- Ensuring the entire catalogue of curricula is up to date with industry standards, learning standards and is culturally responsive.
- Collaborating with other Educators and Senior Educators to create new, dynamic curriculum when necessary.
Serving as a liaison between stakeholders to ensure high quality implementation of programs in classrooms.
- Scheduling and facilitating pre-planning meetings and weekly check-ins with teachers whose classes are participating in the residency.
- Working with volunteers to provide career development to students.
- Ensuring program files and student forms are completed in partnership with school stakeholders.
Preparing and packing materials to use in classrooms.
- Preparing materials (including cutting, scoring, counting, and sorting) to be used in the classroom.
- Packing all materials needed to teach.
- Unpacking and organizing student instructional materials upon completion of a teaching residency.
Assisting Senior Educators to complete special projects as needed.
- Projects include but are not limited to: Annual Design Charrette, curricula design, CTLE Professional Development, presentations at trade shows and conferences.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience teaching or tutoring PreK-12 students in an in-school or after-school environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the five boroughs to multiple sites per day.
- Ability to teach in NYC Public Schools (ability to pass NYC DOE fingerprint clearance).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher).
- Experience working with diverse student populations in high needs schools or community sites.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with lesson planning and/or curriculum development.
- Bilingual- English/Spanish a plus.
- Knowledge of best practices in classroom management and student development.
- Familiarity with STEAM, New York State Standards for Math, Science, and Technology, as well as Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts.
- Background in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, design, math, or science.
- Ability to work both independently and with others to advance organizational goals.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Success Is:
- Providing high quality instruction that allows students to see and understand the math, science, and design in the world around them.
- Providing students with an opportunity to explore issues around them and grow social/emotional skills while exploring STEAM concepts.
- Being a team player who promotes the success of Salvadori.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salvadori offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package. The total compensation package is: $77,078.76, which includes:
- Starting Salary: $58,500.00
- 403B Plan: 5% of salary equaling $2,925 (no match or contribution required) after 6 months
- No Cost Benefits: $8,748.96 (no health insurance co-pays or deductibles for employee)
In addition, all employees start with 52 leave days: 16 holidays, 15 vacation days, 9 sick days, 2 personal days and 10 day office closure in August.
Working at Salvadori:
Here at Salvadori, we practice what we teach. We embrace a collaborative approach to problem solving, everyone chipping in based on their strength and expertise. We believe in a team approach making team building, staff development, collaboration, and personal development priorities to us. There are performance reviews with a focus on success through shared expectations and growth and opportunities to take on leadership roles.
We are dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for our staff and students by committing to the following:
1. We will continue to work to amplify student voices by providing opportunities to critically evaluate situations and pose creative solutions, to communicate ideas effectively, and work collaboratively to realize a new vision for the future.
2. Continue to educate our staff on the roots of systemic racism, how it plays out in the communities we work in, and what we can do to provide equitable spaces for students.
3. Look deeply within our own organization to continue to analyze and eliminate implicit biases that affect our ability to appropriately serve students and continue to speak out against racism and other forms of discrimination.
How to Apply:
Submit resume, and cover letter PDF format only to malika@salvadori.org with the subject line: Educator Position.
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
For more information, please visit our website: https://salvadori.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: Multiple locations