IMMEDIATE OPENING - 9th Grade Algebra Teacher

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School is seeking a ninth grade algebra teacher for the remainder of the 2024/25 school year. The role involves providing rigorous instruction aligned with the Common Core, facilitating student learning, and utilizing assessments to improve instruction. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree, teaching certification, and have experience working with diverse student populations.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

Premium gym membership discount

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Annual professional development allowance

Qualifications

• Certification to teach in New York State or willingness to become certified.
• At least two years of experience working with students.
• Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction utilizing rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform and improve instruction.
• Lead and own results of advisories that target the social emotional needs of our scholars.

Skills

Collaboration

Differentiation

Accountability

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in subject area

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike teaching in a traditional environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is seen, known, and heard.

Our faculty understands the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the teams and contents, engage in weekly professional development, get individualized feedback from passionate coaches, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.

We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning. We are an unapologetically college preparation program, and we know that exceptional results require exceptional preparation. We have an extended school year and school day, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, to ensure our scholars grow at exceptional levels.

We are seeking a ninth grade algebra teacher for the remainder of the 2024/25 school year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction utilizing rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core
• Commit to internalizing provided curriculum to prepare every student for high school graduation and success in a four-year college or university
• Facilitate student learning and differentiation and embody our ‘inclusion for all’ model by utilizing differentiation and small group instruction to get results
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform and improve instruction
• Lead and own results of advisories that target the social emotional needs of our scholars

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the subject area to be taught (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Certification to teach in New York State or, willingness to become certified
• A proven record of academic achievement, as a student and an educator
• At least two years of experience working with students
• Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred
• Commitment to LAB’s mission and vision for excellence
• A growth mindset and the ability to work as part of a team
• Comfort with accountability and the ability to absorb feedback for the development of your craft and the scholars in your care

Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $67,789 - $104,578, commensurate with experience, education, and certification.

In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Short & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Annual professional development allowance

BECOME BROOKLYN LAB!

Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

To prioritize our school community's well-being, health, and safety, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, cannot be vaccinated.