Kindergarten Teacher

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

Job summary

DREAM, founded to serve youth in East Harlem and the South Bronx, is seeking an Elementary Teacher dedicated to high-quality instruction and equity.

Reporting to the Academic Dean, you will implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum, form strong relationships with students and families, and collaborate with grade teams and student support to improve outcomes and foster a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Build meaningful relationships with students.
• Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum.
• Analyze data with grade teams to drive instruction.
• Collaborate with leadership and student support teams.
• Contribute to a positive school culture for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with students and families to support learning.
• Implement a standards-aligned curriculum and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, Academic Dean, and support staff to plan instruction.
• Use data to inform teaching practices and interventions.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture aligned with DREAM's mission.

Job description

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools-growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

Reporting to the Academic Dean, the Elementary Teacher will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with students, implementing a Common Core-aligned curriculum, and working with their grade team, leadership team, and student support team to analyze data to drive instruction. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about improving student outcomes by leading excellent instruction and building a positive school culture for all learners.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters-it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream-along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM Maxims

• All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
• DREAM is Family.
• Fun is a Serious Value.
• Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
• Fail. Persist. Exceed.
• DREAM Big.

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.