Math Teacher- 5th and 6th Grade STEAM in the City

Position: Math Teacher- 5th and 6th Grade STEAM in the City

Pay rate: $35 - $50 per hour

Liberty LEADS is a NYC-based college access program that has served over 200 underrepresented children between 5th and 12th grade each year since 1989. ... The teachers will focus on the math skills necessary for a successful Fall 2026 academic year.

Programming begins June 29th 2026 and meets Mondays through Thursday for four weeks culminating with a final presentation on July 23th. All applicants must be available for all 16 days of programming from 9 am to 330 pm.

Responsibilities

• Co-create differentiated project-based environmental science and math curriculum for 5th and 6th grade that can be implemented in person or virtually.
• Co-teach environmental science and math curriculum for current 5th and 6th graders.
• Include outdoor programming in curriculum planning.
• Manage classroom using positive behavior management strategies
• Meet regularly with the Liberty LEADS Middle School Advisor and Program Coordinator for supervision and debriefing
• Accompany students up and down stairs, on field trips (that may include but not limited to walks hikes, parks)

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor or Master degree in education, preferably with a concentration in Science or Math
• NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency in content area preferred
• Experience teaching middle school youth using project-based learning
• Experience working with student with learning differences preferred
• Co-teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the NYCDOE academic standards (Common Core/New Generation Standards)
• Experience teaching classes using Zoom platform preferred

Requirements

• Attend mandatory curriculum planning session with co teachers and advisors (dates TBD)
• Attend mandatory June 2026 Orientation (will be held on a Saturday- date TBD)
• Reliable WIFI and computer access from home

Physical Requirements

• Walking up and down stairs up to and including the nine flights to the gym
• Supervising and participating in outdoor activities such as walking up to 20 city blocks, hiking or other activities as named.

Please forward cover letter and resume to: Ana Lisa Tiburcio, Director and Marisol Saks, Assistant Director