Middle School History Teacher: Inspire Critical Thinkers

Neighborhood Charter Schools; Harlem (GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Charter Schools seeks an educator to collaborate with co-teachers, deliver rigorous instruction, and support a diverse student population in a high-expectation environment. The role emphasizes family engagement, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional growth.

You will plan, assess, and differentiate instruction for urban learners, including students with disabilities, while maintaining a safe, orderly classroom and contributing to NYS testing preparations as applicable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or a related discipline

NYS Teaching Certification (preferred, certification pathway support offered)

One year of teaching experience working in an urban setting (preferred)

Knowledge around students with disabilities, specifically high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (preferred)

Job description

Neighborhood Charter Schools seeks an educator to collaborate with co-teachers, deliver rigorous instruction, and support a diverse student population in a high-expectation environment. The role emphasizes family engagement, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional growth.

You will plan, assess, and differentiate instruction for urban learners, including students with disabilities, while maintaining a safe, orderly classroom and contributing to NYS testing preparations as applicable.