Middle School History Teacher

East Harlem Tutorial Program; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

East Harlem Scholars Academies in New York seeks a History/Social Studies teacher at the middle school level to partner with grade and instructional leadership teams to develop curriculum, deliver high-quality instruction, monitor student progress, and foster a positive school culture.

You will also serve as an advisor to 10-15 students, support social-emotional learning, and contribute to ongoing professional development and anti-racist pedagogy commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required and NYS certification is highly preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant educational experience is expected.
• Strong commitment to anti-racist pedagogy and equity.

Responsibilities

• Teach History/Social Studies to middle school or higher.
• Collaborate with grade team and instructional leadership to develop curriculum and deliver instruction.
• Track student progress and contribute to school culture and climate.
• Act as class advisor to a group of 10–15 students and support social-emotional learning.

Skills

History teaching

Ethical standards

Anti-racist pedagogy

Diversity experience

Flexibility

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

NYS certification

2+ years experience

Job description

Positions Report to: Instructional Leadership Team
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm + some out of school time responsibilities
Compensation: (Please note that this is a general range - salaries are determined based on credentials (degree/continuing education & certification) & years of direct, relevant experience. The bottom number in the range is for someone with that degree and 1 year of direct, relevant experience & the top number in the range is for someone with that degree and 25 or more years of direct, relevant experience. EHTP also offers a competitive benefits package):

• Bachelors: $66,000 - $144,000
• Masters: $75,000 - $150,000

FLSA Status: Exempt
East Harlem Scholars Academies are community-based Pre-K to 12 public charter schools operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP). EHTP began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has since grown into a multi-site after-school program for traditional public school students and a network of public charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem.
At EHTP we also aim to serve as an agent of change and thoughtfully contribute to the national fight for racial equity. Through our organization-wide commitment to anti-racism work, we prepare our scholars to effect change, challenge the status quo, and thrive in the world around them. As staff members, we face our own racial identities and conscious and unconscious biases. With this in mind, all of our professional development, curriculum, organizational materials, and processes are designed with a goal of racial justice.
We ground all of our work in racial equity, in our core values (S, C, H, O, L, A, R), and in our five guiding principles: 1) all children can and will succeed when provided a great education; 2) the best learning occurs when children engage in higher-order, critical thinking; 3) a nurturing and supportive environment supports students' love of learning and of themselves; 4) self-awareness promotes dynamic leadership and global understanding; 5) active community engagement richly enhances educational opportunities. These principles inform and are reflected in our current four key strategic priorities: to increase high-impact, high-quality academic curriculum, programming content, staff capacity, and coaching; to embrace and advance our use of technology; to deepen our embodiment of ethical and equitable radical humanity; and to efficiently operationalize teaching, learning, community, and care.
For more information about East Harlem Scholars Academies, please visit us at www.eastharlemscholars.org.

About The Opportunity

As a teacher with Scholars Academies you will be student facing the majority of the day. You will work closely with your grade team and the instructional leadership team to internalize, and in some cases develop curriculum; provide high-quality instruction; track and measure student progress; create a positive classroom and school culture, and to engage in reflection and continuous improvement. You will also be asked to act as a class advisor for our community of students, providing mentor and support during their high school career. As a team we will work together to prepare students with the skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to excel academically, lead in their communities, and realize their best possible selves.

What Qualifies You

• You have expertise teaching History/Social Studies at the Middle School level or above
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher (required) and appropriate NYS certification (highly preferred)
• You hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards
• You have experience with or are excited about researching best practices in anti-racist pedagogy
• You enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities
• You believe that every student can and will learn when provided with a quality education
• You have demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students who historically have not had equitable access to education opportunities
• You are willing to be flexible in your role and adapt to school and student needs
• You are committed to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
• You have a minimum of two-year’s experience in relevant educational positions

Areas of Leadership

• Embodiment and effective modeling of our core values for students to exhibit and practice them
• Sets ambitious goals based on backwards planning, demonstrating locus of control, and aligned with an overall vision for student success, content to be learned, personal knowledge of students, and overall instructional context
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of content and effective pedagogy, evidenced by clear and objective-driven instruction and meaningful student engagement through active learning practices
• Staff member sets clear expectations and institutes routines so as to establish and maintains a purposeful, supportive, and fun environment for learning, in which students feel safe, valued, and respected by adults and their peers
• Builds a classroom community where restorative practices are actively modeled and used to navigate student and community challenges
• Serves as Advisor to 10-15 students, motivating students across academic skill levels and cultivating students’ social-emotional awareness and well-being
• Demonstrates a Team First mindset, through proactive contributions to the community, and advances his/her practice through reflection, development opportunities, participation in the professional community, and actively engaging families and community members

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