Immediate Opening 2024-2025: Middle School Math and Science Teacher

WHIN MUSIC COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative school is seeking a passionate teacher ready to foster a vibrant community where compassion and curiosity thrive. This unique role focuses on creating an inclusive classroom environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and character development. The school embraces a collaborative approach, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to succeed. With music at the heart of education, teachers will engage students in hands-on learning experiences that cultivate creativity and teamwork. If you're excited about making a difference in a diverse educational setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Fun working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in urban elementary education and commitment to student achievement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging classroom culture for elementary students.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement effective curriculum.

Skills

Urban elementary teaching experience

Differentiating instruction

Data analysis

Collaboration

Classroom management

Commitment to student success

Education

NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification

Coursework in middle school education

Tools

Project Based Learning

Inquiry Based Learning

Job description

Why WHIN?
WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.

Our Mission:
To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.

We believe…

• that all children deserve a high quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character.
• that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.
• that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy.

We are looking for staff who are…

• looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
• excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
• interested in learning about being an educator

In action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners’ potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at its core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.

WHIN is currently seeking a teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn for elementary grades
• Differentiating instruction to meet learners’ needs
• Preparing students to be college and career ready as measured by benchmark assessments
• Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with diverse learning needs
• Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
• Contributing to the Child Study Team assessments of student needs
• Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective curriculum
• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
• Upholding all school policies within the classroom
• Attending designated school functions outside of school hours
• Participating in all school/parent meetings
• Contributing to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
• Receiving and implementing feedback from school leaders and other staff
• Participating with enthusiasm in all school-wide professional development

Qualifications:

• Urban elementary teaching experience
• NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification with coursework in middle school education
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

Compensation and Benefits:
$62,000- $100,000 based on experience: WHIN Music Community Charter School offers a competitive salary and benefits, fun and professional working environment, as well as ongoing development opportunities.

EEO Policy:
WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.

To Apply:
Email a cover letter and resume to [e-mail]