Middle School History Teacher

Neighborhood Charter Schools; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 74 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Neighborhood Charter Schools in New York, NY seeks a dedicated teacher to advance an inclusive K-12 program. You will build relationships, deliver rigorous instruction, and use data to drive student growth across ELA and Math while supporting students with diverse learning needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with co-teachers, family partnerships, and ongoing professional development within an equitable, culturally responsive learning community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related discipline is required.
• NYS Teaching Certification is preferred; certification pathway may be supported.
• One year of teaching experience in an urban setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of students with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, preferred.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with co-teachers to improve classroom practices and support school goals.
• Communicate and reinforce high expectations for behavior and academics aligned with school culture.
• Cultivate a strong classroom community with students and families.
• Plan rigorous instruction and deliver it to large and small groups.
• Solicit, welcome, and incorporate feedback to improve instructional practice.
• Maintain a secure and orderly learning environment.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Data-informed instruction

Feedback incorporation

Family partnerships

Formation

Bachelor's degree in science or related discipline

NYS Teaching Certification (preferred)

Urban teaching experience (preferred)

Knowledge of students with disabilities (preferred)

Description du poste

IMMEDIATE Mission of NCS

The mission of Neighborhood Charter Schools is to empower every scholar to discover their unique potential and develop the knowledge, character, and courage to shape a better future for themselves, their communities, and the world. Through an exceptional, rigorous, and inclusive K-12 education, we cultivate scholars who lead with LIGHT, equipping them to think critically, embrace lifelong learning, and lead with purpose. We foster a community where every scholar, including autistic children and scholars with IEPs, belongs, every difference is celebrated, and every learner is empowered to thrive.

Every Learner. Every Pathway. Every Chance to Thrive.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Building Relationships

• Collaborate with co-teachers to continuously improve best classroom practices and to support the achievement of the overall goals and mission of the school
• Communicate and reinforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance, aligned with Neighborhood Charter Schools’ school culture and core values
• Cultivate a strong classroom community with students and families

Intellectual Preparation and Instructional Delivery

• Plan for and develop rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to large and small groups of students
• Solicit, welcome, and incorporate feedback to improve instructional practice
• Reflect critically upon teaching experience and identify areas for further professional development
• Maintain a secure and effective learning environment with impeccable order and clear expectations and routines

Data Analysis, Assessment and Grading

• Provide students with meaningful feedback and give them multiple attempts to show their learning
• Measure student achievement of, and progress toward, all learning objectives using appropriate assessment tools
• Drive academic outcomes by analyzing data, reviewing scholar work, and implementing high leverage instructional moves to ensure gains for all scholars
• Participate in state-wide testing, including providing testing accommodations for New York State ELA and Math Exams and facilitating New York State Alternate Assessment
• Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice

Differentiation and Special Populations

• Seek out and learn about the needs of all students in the classroom, leveraging the resources and staff at the school
• Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged
• Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of different learning styles to enable students to progress at accelerated rates, meet goals, and master concepts and skills
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars

Family Partnerships

• Develop strong relationships with families through frequent communication and assist parents in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standards
• Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parents/guardians, remaining sensitive to different families’ cultures, values and needs

Professionalism and Commitment to Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

• Be a reliable, consistently on-time and prepared staff member that the NCS community and its students can count on
• Demonstrate a commitment to the NCS operating values
• Reflect on progress as an educator and seek out professional resources to continuously improve one’s practice

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a related discipline. (required)
• NYS Teaching Certification (preferred, certification pathway support offered)
• One year of teaching experience working an urban setting (preferred)
• Knowledge around students with disabilities, specifically high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Neighborhood Charter Schools provides equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), or any other protected class. We maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

Salary Range: $73,500-$95,000 +
The starting salary for teachers with New York State teaching certification is $80,000 annually.