Elementary Teacher - Wyandanch

The Academy Charter School; Wyandanch (NY); On-site; USD 62,500 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A public charter school located in Queens, NY is seeking an experienced Elementary Teacher dedicated to improving student achievement. Responsibilities include implementing a research-based curriculum, communicating effectively with students and families, and fostering a safe learning environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years of K–6 teaching experience. The salary range is $62,500 - $87,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years teaching experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team.
• New York Teacher Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the academic progress of all students.
• Implement research-based curriculum.
• Create a responsive learning environment.

Skills

K – 6 Certified teaching experience

Curriculum improvement

Passion for education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

The Academy Charter School Elementary Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Elementary Classroom Teacher is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
• Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Administration
• Teach students with Individual Education Plans (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

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of two years K – 6 Certified 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
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• New York Teacher Certification preferred

Pay Transparency

Salary: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $87,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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.

Employment Type

Job Type: Full-time

Location

Queens, NY