Elementary Apprentice Teacher (SY 26-27)

Explore Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package covering up 

403(b) retirement plan with employer 0

Professional development and coaching

Scholarship funds towards certifcation

Job summary

Explore Schools in Brooklyn is seeking an Elementary Apprentice Teacher to join our in-person program. You will work in one classroom as a support teacher, refining skills under a mentor and delivering standards-aligned lessons.

The role includes leading a daily period, small group instruction, participating in meetings, creating assessments, and maintaining student records, with emphasis on equity and dismantling white supremacy culture.

Qualifications

• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead one period of instruction daily as the lead teacher.
• Support the mentor teacher throughout all instructional blocks.
• Lead small group instruction across core content areas and/or grade levels.
• Attend and participate in PLCs, grade-level meetings, and PD sessions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels.
• Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments.
• Keep accurate and organized records of student information.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and ongoing parent communication.
• Ensure the safety of students at all times.
• Assist with non-instructional supervision of students and coverage.
• Actively engage in identity work to dismantle white supremacy culture.

Job description

Elementary Apprentice Teacher, Brooklyn, New York

In-Person Work Required

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime

WHO WE ARE

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing nearly1,700students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is bothstandards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions thatnurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionallyseekto build andmaintaina diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full ofhigh expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

WHO YOU ARE

Explore Schools isseekingpassionate and dedicated educators to join our faculty. You have some experience working with children but may have limited or no experience leading a classroom. You are interested in contributing to an environment where you can prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and relationship building in the classroom. The most successful teachers in our network love challenges, collaboration, and building meaningful relationships with all students. Additionally, youpossessthe following the qualities:

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
• Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
• Strong classroom management skills: you can sethigh expectationsin the classroom and keep scholars engaged
• Exceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Experienceworking withchildrenpreferred

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This role will work as a support teacher in oneclassroom,while refining skills under the guidance of an experienced teacher. The Apprentice Teacher will receive professional development in many aspects of teaching, includingclassroom management, planning standards-aligned lessons, and delivering rigorous instruction that puts the cognitive load on students. As an Apprentice Teacher, you will be expected to manage the following daily:

• Serve as the lead teacher for one period of instruction each day
• Support the mentor teacher throughout all instructional blocks
• Lead small group instruction across core content areas and/or grade levels, and build up to teaching 1 whole-group-lesson daily
• Attend and activelyparticipatein all meetings including PLCs, grade-level meetings, and PD sessions
• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
• Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments
• Keepaccurateand organized records of student information
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as ongoing parent communication
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Assistwith non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
• Support with occasional coverage and substitute teaching as needed
• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversationsin order todismantle white supremacy culture

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Explore Schools offers our staffa competitive salary and generous benefitspackage. Our incoming salaryfor this rolehas beenestablishedusing an equity lens andis based on relevant years of experience.

• The salary range for an incoming Apprentice Teacher is $55,000 annually for the26-27SY. This is our good faith range at the time of posting.
• We alsooffer a variety ofadditionalcompensation opportunities including pay foradditionaltime workedand more.
• Additionaltraining and professional development to support Apprentice Teachers becoming a full-time teacher.

Additionally, you can expect:

• A competitive and comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, employer paid disability and life insurance, parental leave benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and paid holidays, professional development, continuing education scholarships, referral bonuses, employee assistance program (EAP), childcare assistance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and more!
• Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
• Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participatein initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
• Our school-based staff also receive:
• Professional development: weekly PD, year-round retreats and trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals
• Continuededucationsupport: staff are eligibletoreceivescholarshipfundstowardsqualifyingtowardsrolerelevantNew YorkStatecertificationcosts,highereducationtuition, andprofessionaldevelopment
• A flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during non-student hours 1-3 days aweek when possible, all within a structured 45-hour work week.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Explore Schools is a network of6charter schoolslocatedin Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communitiesofBrooklyn, NY. Our schools are currentlyoperatingfully inperson. For this position:

• This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.
• The standard work week is45 hours, though at times you may work more.
• This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day, take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day, and move quickly in an emergency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As discussed in our Who We Aresection,Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employmenton the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status. If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against, they should let Tiffany Williamsknowimmediately.