Overview

The Biology Teacher is responsible for instruction, course preparation, developing instructional materials, grading and assessment, and professional responsibilities as a member of the instructional team of a school or academic department. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic educator who can excite and inspire students, communicates actively with parents and colleagues and should be well versed in Common Core Standards and the NYS Regents curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning

• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

• Provide appropriate feedback on work.

• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities.

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.

• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university. Masters degree or NY State teaching certification preferred.

• Professional experience related to the field of study

Maximum Salary

USD $10,000.00/Sem

Minimum Salary

USD $8,000.00/Sem

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

• Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NY-Flushing

ID 2023-10342

College Yeshivas

Position Type Part-Time

Schedule Shift Based on course schedule

Hours Per Week 20

Travel None

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Location : Country US