Music-Driven Middle School ELA Teacher

Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WHIN Music Community Charter School in New York seeks a dedicated Middle School ELA Teacher to deliver a rigorous, music-rich academic program that centers learners’ growth. You will foster an inclusive classroom culture with project-based learning and differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs.

In collaboration with families and colleagues, you will develop and implement curriculum and assessments, analyze data to drive outcomes, and participate in school-wide events and professional

Qualifications

• Urban middle school teaching experience.
• NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification with coursework in middle school / ELA education.
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students.
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level.
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families.
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn
• Differentiating instruction to meet learners’ needs
• Preparing students to be college and career ready as measured by benchmark assessments
• Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with diverse learning needs
• Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
• Contributing to the Child Study Team assessments of student needs
• Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective curriculum
• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
• Uphold all school policies within the classroom
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Attend and participate in all school/parent meetings
• Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
• Receive and implement feedback from school leaders and other staff
• Participate with enthusiasm in all school wide professional development

Skills

Urban middle school teaching

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with families

Education

NYS teaching certification with coursework in middle school / ELA

Job description

WHIN Music Community Charter School in New York seeks a dedicated Middle School ELA Teacher to deliver a rigorous, music-rich academic program that centers learners’ growth. You will foster an inclusive classroom culture with project-based learning and differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs.

In collaboration with families and colleagues, you will develop and implement curriculum and assessments, analyze data to drive outcomes, and participate in school-wide events and professional