SY 26-27 Algebra Teacher

Vertex Partnership Academies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Partnership Academies in the Bronx is seeking a full-time, in-person teacher dedicated to delivering rigorous lessons and fostering democratic engagement. You will implement the ACE Habits of Mind, drive the Data Inquiry Cycle, and build rapport with students and families.

The role emphasizes student agency, creative inquiry, and community-based projects, with collaboration across the academic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Belief in the infinite potential of students and commitment to continuous improvement.
• NY teaching license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute lessons that build knowledge and transferable skills.
• Implement the school-wide behavior system with fidelity.
• Lead advisory groups and supervise student projects.
• Communicate with families about student learning.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Current NY teaching license (nice to have)

Job description

Organization Overview

Vertex Partnership Academiesis a public charterInternational Baccalaureate World High Schoolwith aclassical corein the heart of the Bronx.

Our mission is to provide students withpathways for upward mobilitywhile preparing them for the responsibilities ofself-governance in a democratic republic. Everything we do is rooted in thefour cardinal virtues:courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom.

OurLower Academycurriculum is designed to teachtimeless truthsin pursuit of thegood, thetrue, and thebeautiful. All students train in the seven classical liberal arts of the Trivium and Quadrivium, with explicit instruction and practice of logic, grammar, and rhetoric, choose between Spanish and Latin, and trace the development of the Western Tradition.

OurUpper Academyprovides students with rich options equal in rigor and stature: a Humanities-focused pathway with AP courses, or three different International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme pathways: Biomedical Science, Computer Science and Cybersecurity, and Montessori Early Childhood Education, all of which have real-world partners and result in an industry credential.

At Vertex, our students haveagency. Each day, they make choices about the kind of people they want to become, the lives they want to lead, and the society they want to build. It’s our sacred duty to equip them with the knowledge most worth having, to sharpen their critical thinking, and tocreate a space where they grapple with diverse viewpoints, express cogent arguments, and engage in democratic discourse.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute lessons that give students the knowledge most worth having and build transferable skills and conceptual understandings.
• Implement the school-wide behavior system with fidelity.
• Implement the Data Inquiry Cycle and embody the ACE Habits of Mind.
• Build caring relationships of respect and rapport with students and staff.
• Ensure all assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant, and appropriate feedback to students.
• Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the academic team and Vertex staff.
• Enthusiastically participate and contribute thoughtfully in professional development.
• Participate in community-based projects and school field trips.
• Proactively communicate with families about student learning.
• Supervise students’ individual Personal Projects, Extended Essays, and service requirements.
• Lead an advisory group of students.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• A deep, abiding belief in the infinite potential of our students
• An expansive sense of your own agency
• A hunger for feedback from all stakeholders and a commitment to continuous improvement

Nice to Have:

• A current license to teach in New York

This role is a full-time, in-person opportunity.

Physical Requirements

This role may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, including assisting coworkers when needed. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, and looking at a computer screen for long periods at a time.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $67,000-$108,000, offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s years of experience and credentials.

As an employee, you are eligible for a benefits package, inclusive of paid time off, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

EEO Statement

Vertex Partnership Academies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment; including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.