SY 26-27 Middle School ELA Teacher

School in the Square; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 124 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K match

Healthcare coverage

Longevity bonus

Paid time off

Supportive environment

Résumé du poste

School in the Square’s Washington Heights campus seeks a Middle School ELA Teacher to join a Relationships-First team dedicated to inclusive, student-centered learning. The role interfaces with a diverse School Leadership Team to uphold high academic standards and nurture social-emotional development.

The position requires a NYS teaching certification or enrollment in a certification program within two years, plus commitment to restorative practices and culturally-responsive pedagogy; salaries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area.
• Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a NYS Teaching Certification Program within two years.
• Experience with restorative practices, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and anti-racist education.

Responsabilités

• Support high academic standards while addressing students' social-emotional needs.
• Collaborate with Principal and School Leadership Team to implement school initiatives.
• Engage in planning with colleagues to foster inclusive, high-quality instruction.

Connaissances

Interactive learning

Technology integration

Assessment-driven instruction

Curriculum differentiation

ELL strategies

Co-teaching

Restorative practices

Anti-racism education

Strong communication

Relationship building

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

New York State Teaching Certification

Description du poste

120 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033

Middle School ELA Teacher

Join Our “Relationships-First” Team:

We invite you to be a part of a team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.

Why Educators Choose S2:

• A “Relationships-First” culture where you’re valued, supported, and included
• Collaborative planning time and mutual support
• Opportunities to lead initiatives that strengthen student growth at every stage of their PreK–12 education
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including offering a competitive compensation package, including a strong benefits program and a 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
• A bilingual, community-rooted model serving Washington Heights and Inwood including a pantry partnership, Bachata Nights, multicultural festivals, and a reading initiative.

Our Middle School ELA Teacher:

Our Middle School at School in the Square is our founding campus at S2, where we began our belief that a culture of care leads to a culture of achievement. Our middle school is located in Washington Heights where our programs are designed with students' personal interests and learning styles in mind. S2’s program is dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. That includes embracing that 89% of S2 families are Hispanic or Latinx.

We are looking for dedicated, mission-aligned teachers across grade levels 6-8. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students. If you have a deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Who You Are:

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including but not limited to:
• Interactive, hands on, creative learning
• Use of technology to support instruction in all areas
• Use of assessment to drive instruction
• Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Knowledge of co-teaching strategies
• Knowledge of ELL strategies
• A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
• A strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students in both academic and non-instructional situations, respecting and encouraging student effort.
• Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices
• Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction
• A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area
• Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years.

What Can You Expect From Us

At S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual’s passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions and more, to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square provides competitive salaries. Using two pay scale ranges based on your New York State Certifications, years of experience and education level certified teachers salary ranges from $68,500 - $124,061 and uncertified teachers salary ranges from $65,500 - $121,061.

Additionally, we provide opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with

• a 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• longevity bonus
• generous paid time off
• and a supportive work environment.

School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

As set forth in School in the Square’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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