7th Grade Social Studies Teacher Immediate Hire

Neighborhood Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Charter Schools is seeking passionate teachers to educate students in ELA, Math, Science, and History. We value professionals who are dedicated to student achievement, embrace feedback for growth, and collaborate with colleagues to promote best practices within a rigorous, inclusive K-12 environment.

Join a school committed to equity and excellence, supporting diverse learners including autistic students and those with IEPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• NYS Teaching Certification is preferred; certification pathway support offered.
• One year of teaching experience in an urban setting is preferred.
• Knowledge around students with disabilities, specifically high-functioning autism spectrum disorders, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with co-teachers and stakeholders to improve classroom practices and support school goals.
• Communicate and reinforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academics in line with school culture.
• Cultivate a strong classroom community with students and families.
• Plan and deliver rigorous instruction to large and small groups daily.
• Solicit, welcome, and incorporate feedback to improve instructional practice.
• Reflect on teaching experiences to identify areas for professional development.
• Maintain secure, orderly, and high-expectation learning environments.
• Provide meaningful feedback and multiple attempts for student learning.
• Measure student achievement using appropriate assessments.
• Analyze data to drive academic outcomes and improve instruction.
• Participate in state testing accommodations and state assessments.
• Use data to reflect on lesson effectiveness and student progress.
• Differentiate for individual learning needs to engage and challenge students.
• Develop and implement IEPs and behavior plans in consultation with staff.
• Communicate with families to support learning objectives and expectations.
• Be reliable, on-time, and prepared; embody school values and professional growth.
• Reflect on progress and seek professional resources to improve practice.
• Bachelor’s degree and NYS certification are required; experience in urban settings and ASD knowledge preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (required)

NYS Teaching Certification (preferred)

One year of teaching experience in urban setting (preferred)

Knowledge around students with disabilities (preferred)

Job description

Mission of NCS

The mission of Neighborhood Charter Schools is to empower every scholar to discover their unique potential and develop the knowledge, character, and courage to shape a better future for themselves, their communities, and the world. Through an exceptional, rigorous, and inclusive K-12 education, we cultivate scholars who lead with LIGHT, equipping them to think critically, embrace lifelong learning, and lead with purpose. We foster a community where every scholar, including autistic children and scholars with IEPs, belongs, every difference is celebrated, and every learner is empowered to thrive.

Every Learner. Every Pathway. Every Chance to Thrive.

The Opportunity

NCS is seeking teachers passionate about teaching students and with expertise in ELA, Math, Science, and History. Teachers who are professional and personally dedicated to student achievement, have a growth mindset and are willing to give and accept feedback to promote professional growth are successful candidates at NCS.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Building Relationships

• Collaborate with co-teachers and other key stakeholders to continuously improve best classroom practices and to support the achievement of the overall goals and mission of the school
• Communicate and reinforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance, aligned with Neighborhood Charter Schools’ school culture and core values
• Cultivate a strong classroom community with students and families

Intellectual Preparation and Instructional Delivery

• Plan for and develop rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to large and small groups of students on a daily basis
• Solicit, welcome, and incorporate feedback to improve instructional practice
• Reflect critically upon teaching experience and identify areas for further professional development
• Maintain a secure and effective learning environment with impeccable order and clear expectations and routines

Data Analysis, Assessment and Grading

• Provide students with meaningful feedback and give them multiple attempts to show their learning
• Measure student achievement of, and progress toward, all learning objectives using appropriate assessment tools
• Drive academic outcomes by analyzing data, reviewing scholar work, and implementing high leverage instructional moves to ensure gains for all scholars
• Participate in state-wide testing, including providing testing accommodations for New York State ELA and Math Exams and facilitating New York State Alternate Assessment
• Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice

Differentiation and Special Populations

• Seek out and learn about the needs of all students in the classroom, leveraging the resources and staff at the school
• Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged
• Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of different learning styles to enable students to progress at accelerated rates, meet goals, and master concepts and skills
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars

Family Partnerships

• Develop strong relationships with families through frequent communication and assist parents in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standards
• Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parents/guardians, remaining sensitive to different families’ cultures, values and needs

Professionalism and Commitment to Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

• Be a reliable, consistently on-time and prepared staff member that the NCS community and its students can count on
• Demonstrate a commitment to the NCS operating values
• Reflect on progress as an educator and seek out professional resources to continuously improve one’s practice

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• NYS Teaching Certification (preferred, certification pathway support offered)
• One year of teaching experience working an urban setting (preferred)
• Knowledge around students with disabilities, specifically high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (preferred)

Salary Range: $73,500-$85,000+