English Teacher (Albany)

Together for Youth; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Youth in Albany, NY seeks a full-time Certified English Teacher for grades 7-12. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, grading, and tracking student progress while complying with NYS standards.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM year-round. Requires a bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certificate with travel ability and a valid driver's license. Competitive salary offered based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of practical teaching experience.
• Middle school & high school teaching experience required.
• Bachelor's degree and a valid NYS teaching certificate.
• Teaching experience in a High School Alternative School Setting preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate lesson plan instructions for students with 1:1 and small groups.
• Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
• Supervise classes to ensure safe, productive learning.
• Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
• Deliver personalized instruction to encourage interactive learning.
• Plan and implement educational activities and events.
• Present lessons using visual/audio means and promote engagement.
• Observe, monitor and report student performance and behaviors.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

NYS teaching certificate

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Certified English Teacher (7-12 Grade experience) (5966)# Certified English Teacher (7-12 Grade experience) (5966)Albany, NY 12211## OverviewSalary Range$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull-TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelBachelorsTravel PercentageOccasionalCategoryEducation## Join Our MissionTogether for Youth Secure Detention is seeking to hire a fulltime English Language Arts Teacher to be responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at all levels. Duties include assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. Teachers must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans.## Description**Job Responsibilities*** Facilitate lesson plan instructions to students, including 1:1 and small group provides input and helps facilitate social and emotional learning components of lesson plans.* Develop and issue educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.* Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.* Organize supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.* Deliver personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.* Plan and implement educational activities and events.* Presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.* Providing individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.* Creating and distributing educational content.* Ensure classroom is clean and orderly.* Allocate and grade homework, assignments, and tests.* Responsible for observing, implementing, monitoring and completing specific reports regarding student performance and behaviors in the classroom.* Responsible for providing pre-crisis intervention and conflict resolution with student, including implementing and using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) principles and approved behavior modification techniques/strategies.* This position will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those of NYS Office of Children and Family Services.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):*** Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).* Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with students, staff, and external partners.* Outstanding organizational abilities with keen attention to detail.* Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.**Schedule & Compensation:*** Schedule - (Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM - year round)* Compensation - $75,000 to $90,000 per year depending on experience, education, and skills.**Job Requirements*** Minimum of (1) year of practical teaching experience. Middle school & high school teaching experience, **required.*** Bachelor's degree and a **valid NYS teaching certificate required**, or an equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS-approved pathway that leads to a master's degree in education and permanent certification.* Teaching experience in a High School Alternative School Setting, highly preferred.* Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).* Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel if needed.**Equal Opportunity Employer**Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees with access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information unless it is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).