ExpandED Middle & High School Teacher (SY 26-27)

Areté Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Areté Education is seeking licensed teachers to provide engaging clubs during ExpandED day programming in New York. Funding supports service to up to 700 students with enrichment offerings; clubs are chosen by program directors based on student interest.

The role requires NYSED certification, at least three years of teaching/youth-work, and delivery of standards-aligned curriculum with real-world applications. Grant-funded position at MS/HS 223 site.

Qualifications

• Licensed NYS teacher with active NYSED certification.
• Evidence of effective learning strategies and real-world applications.
• Experience improving student outcomes with diverse populations.
• Ability to teach in a blended model with strong attendance.
• Engaging standards-based curriculum aligned to NYS standards.
• Experience/training in reading or math interventions

Responsibilities

• Implement and assume responsibility for instructional activities as assigned.
• Develop curriculum maps, unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments aligned to NYS standards.
• Prepare statistical, attendance, and assessment reports within timelines.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with families as needed.
• Communicate needs with Principal and Arete staff.
• Attend HR orientation and coordination meetings and engage in coaching

Skills

NYSED Certification

Curriculum Design

Backward Design

Blended Learning

Family Communication

Education

New York State Teaching Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Areté Education is pleased to solicit applications for teachers to provide students with engaging, high quality clubs during ExpandED day programming for students.This opportunity is funded by the NYS Extended Learning Time Grant and Office of Community Schools and will allow us to service up to 700 students in both academic and enrichment offerings. Club offerings will be determined by the Expanded Day Program Co-Directors based on student interest (enrichment offerings).

Selection Criteria

• Regularly appointed licensed teacher with active NYSED certification

• Demonstrated evidence of effective learning strategies and ability to design real-world applications

• Demonstrated evidence of positive outcomes on student achievement with diverse populations of students.

• Evidence of excellent attendance and ability to teach in a blended model

• Engaging, standards based curriculum proposal that uses backwards design and is aligned to NYS Standards.

• Previous experience with proposed activity and/or relevant training in research based intervention for reading or math
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement and assume responsibility for all instructional activities as assigned by school supervisors in collaboration with Areté beyond assigned teaching session

• Provide and develop curriculum map, unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments aligned to appropriate NYS Standards and anchored in real-world applications

• Prepare statistical, attendance, and assessment reports as required within program timelines.

• Maintain accurate records and communicate with families as needed.

• Communicate needs and interests with Principal and Areté Staff.

• Attend Areté HR Orientation, Arete Forums, Monthly Credit Bearing Course Team Meetings, and engage in Coaching with Arete Staff

Ability to work at MS/HS 223 School Site

Education & Experience

• Licensed Teacher in New York State

• At least three years experience working as an educator or youth worker

• Mandated Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (7-hours)

• Department of Health and Department of Education background clearance

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred

• We strongly encourage graduates of the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology or other graduates of Arete partner schools to apply.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities

Organization

Areté Education is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that trains and empowers youth to lead successful lives, by partnering with local schools and community groups to grow investment in New York City youth. Areté designs afterschool and summer programming that exposes youth to diverse career pathways; builds academic, wellness, and leadership skills; and expands access to the arts and culture. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org

*This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations