ELA Teacher

The Academy Charter School; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Academy Charter School in New York seeks a dedicated Middle School English Language Arts teacher to deepen students’ mastery through reading and writing. You will plan, develop, and deliver instruction to groups of 20–25 students while providing targeted interventions to smaller groups.

You will uphold the school's mission of world-class education, integrate technology, and collaborate with colleagues to promote high academic and behavioral expectations.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years teaching experience in public or charter schools.
• Bachelor’s degree in English; Master’s degree preferred.
• New York State Certification preferred.
• Strong classroom management and ability to use technology.

Responsabilités

• Teach a standard-based ELA curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials.
• Teach content and skills in English language, literature, composition, and reading.
• Incorporate the use of technology on an ongoing basis.
• Provide interactive learning and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues and instructional leaders to improve instructional practices.

Connaissances

ELA instruction

Lesson planning

Technology integration

Student assessment

Formation

Bachelor's degree in English

Master's degree preferred

New York State Certification preferred

Description du poste

Job Description

Company Overview

The Academy Charter Schools offers a rigorous English Language Arts curriculum in a technology rich environment. The academic program focuses on preparing students for the rigors of college life, well beyond just meeting the requirements for passing the Regents exams. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioral expectations will promote the excellence known so the community’s children can achieve.

The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivates a student body poised to be active, engaged and responsible members of the community.

Position Summary

The Academy Charter Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher works to deepen students’ mastery of the English Language through reading and writing. The teacher is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering instruction to groups of 20-25 students as well as providing remedial reading and writing intervention services to smaller groups of students. The teacher will uphold the school’s mission to ensure that all students receive a world class education.

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard- based ELA Curriculum
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials.
• Teach content and skills in English language, literature, composition, and reading.
• Incorporate the use of technology on an ongoing basis.
• Provide interactive and meaningful learning material to students, maintaining positive learning environment for active participation of students, assigning homework, and conduct periodic assessments to measure student growth and progress.
• Implement and deliver quality instruction to students and execute the instructional program by demanding higher order thinking activities from students in a progressive manner.
• Design the curriculum that challenges the learning ability of students and ensure overall development of language.
• Prepare assignments and create innovative methods of teaching as per the students' varying learning style.
• Implement effective classroom management skills that builds a classroom culture.
• Actively participate in professional development and works collaboratively with colleagues and instructional leaders to improve instructional practices and student learning.
• Build meaningful and professional relationships with students and their families.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school leadership.

Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $ 86,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• 2-3 years teaching experience in a public school or charter school setting, or similar background.
• Bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited college or university, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Valid New York State Certification preferred.

Company Description

The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology-rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivate a student body poised to be active, engaged and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioral expectations will promote the excellence known, so the community’s children can achieve.