26-27 Middle School ELA Teacher

Inwood Academy for Leadership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403B retirement plan with 5% match

Professional development

Job summary

Inwood Academy for Leadership is seeking a 26-27 Middle School ELA Teacher to join our New York City campus. This full-time position requires a strong command of ELA and a commitment to helping students develop literacy and critical thinking in an urban setting.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, technology integration, and data-driven instruction. We value leadership, integrity, and a relentless focus on student achievement as part of our school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• NYS Teaching Certificate preferred.
• Ability to work in an urban environment.
• Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative team teaching environment or individual classroom setting.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Integrate technology into core classroom instruction.
• Use assessment data to modify and improve student learning.
• Utilize online student system to track student progress through competencies and keep up to date assignments for students.
• Contribute to program design and implementation.
• Participate in all staff programs and academic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with other staff and teachers daily.
• Enforce and uphold school policies and culture.
• Communicate effectively and maintain consistent relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned by Administration.

Skills

Subject matter expert

Urban teaching experience

Spanish proficiency

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

NYS Teaching Certificate preferred

Job description

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26-27 Middle School ELA Teacher

Middle School Teacher Full Time Middle School, New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1039

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $112,500.00 Annually

About Inwood Academy for Leadership

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of Washington Heights and Inwood.

All staff must be willing to commit to our mission: Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will empower students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness. Our staff regard our student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond. IAL is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience for all students we serve. We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring and restraint).

Qualifications:

• Expert in subject area
• At least one year of teaching in an urban environment
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Valid NYS Teaching Certificate Preferred
• Receptiveness to ongoing coaching and evaluation
• Energetic, motivated, innovative, prepared
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset committed to helping develop the components and culture of the school environment
• Wide-ranging intellectual and educational interests
• Team player, the ability to work collaboratively
• Spanish proficiency preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in a collaborative team teaching environment or individual classroom setting
• Engage students in active learning
• Integrate technology into core classroom instruction
• Use assessment data to modify and improve student learning
• Utilize online student system to track student progress through competencies and keep up to date assignments for students
• Contribute to program design and implementation
• Participate in all staff programs and academic planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Work collaboratively with other staff and teachers daily
• Enforce and uphold school policies and culture
• Communicate effectively and maintain consistent relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• Any additional responsibilities assigned by Administration

Compensation:

IAL offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403B retirement plan with 5% match. In addition to extensive professional development, our teachers are equipped with all necessary instructional supplies and technology.

Disclaimer:

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability .

Working Hours

Working hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm