Elementary PE Teacher

Harlem Village Academies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Elementary PE Teacher to join their vibrant community. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students in a supportive environment that emphasizes deeper learning and personal growth. With a focus on critical thinking and ethical leadership, you'll inspire students to reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to fostering a safe and engaging classroom. Join a team that values respect, collaboration, and professional growth, and make a lasting impact on the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time elective classroom teaching experience required.
• Ability to create a class environment where students feel safe and challenged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging PE curriculum aligned with HVA’s standards.
• Build strong relationships with students and maintain classroom routines.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

New York State Teaching Certification

Job description

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As a national thought leader in deeper learning, Harlem Village Academies is distinguished as the only charter school network in New York offering Montessori PreK and culminating in the International Baccalaureate. HVA is a community of PK-12 schools, a college support program, and a graduate school, the Deeper Learning Institute, where teachers earn a master’s and certification.

The unique deeper learning model at HVA focuses on student independence, critical thinking, ethical leadership, intellectual curiosity, and intrinsic motivation. Serving 98% Black and Latino students, HVA consistently outperforms the district, city, and state by wide margins, and ranks at the very top of charter schools. 100% of HVA high school students earn admission to college each year, and 83% are the first in their families to attend college.

The Opportunity

Teaching at Harlem Village Academies is an incredible opportunity—an experience unlike any other. Teachers say that they choose HVA because:

• Teachers feel respected and valued: HVA views teachers as intellectuals. The hard work of every teacher is seen and appreciated.
• Teachers want to be part of deeper learning: The HVA instructional model is truly unique. HVA is serious about ambitious pedagogy, and teachers learn how to teach students to be self-directed, sophisticated thinkers.
• Teachers love the small, close community: HVA teachers enjoy a special esprit de corps! Teachers are close with leaders and enjoy a warm relationship with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach highly engaging, rigorous PE curriculum and lessons, aligned with HVA’s standards and progressive pedagogy
• Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, lesson study, co-planning, book study groups, and other learning work
• Build strong, lasting relationships with students while encouraging them to hold themselves to high standards for academics and character
• Establish and uphold classroom routines to ensure a focused, safe, and caring environment
• Analyze assessment data and use it to inform and differentiate your instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
• Maintain close relationships with families through phone calls and conferences
• Contribute to the school community by attending school events and leading a club, reading group, athletic team, or other initiative

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time elective classroom teaching experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Strong track record of student achievement and performance in your past teaching
• Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• Highly thoughtful and reflective, committed to always getting smarter with colleagues, reflecting on mistakes, welcoming feedback and making continual adjustments in your practice
• New York State teaching certification preferred

The salary range for this position is $65,500 - $109,500, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Organizational Culture

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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