Elementary Teacher: Inclusive, Tech-Driven Learning Leader

The Academy Charter School; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academy Charter School is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher to support the school’s mission and provide an instructional program for all students in grades K–6. The teacher will implement a research-based curriculum, assess progress, collaborate with staff, and foster a safe, creative learning environment.

Requirements include a minimum of two years K–6 teaching experience, a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), and New York State teaching certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years K–6 teaching experience.
• Able to improve curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team.
• Passionately dedicated to school’s mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous elementary foundation.
• New York Teacher Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students.
• Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Administration.
• Teach students with IEPs in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary.
• Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods.
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom.
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement.
• Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school’s formative and summative assessment tools.
• Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics.
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals.
• Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential.
• Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice.
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators.
• Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios.
• Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances

Skills

K-6 teaching experience

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Student-centered instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

The Academy Charter School is seeking an Elementary Classroom Teacher to support the school’s mission and provide an instructional program for all students in grades K–6. The teacher will implement a research-based curriculum, assess progress, collaborate with staff, and foster a safe, creative learning environment.

Requirements include a minimum of two years K–6 teaching experience, a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred), and New York State teaching certification is preferred.