Tech-Driven Middle School ELA Teacher with Impact

The Academy Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academy Charter Schools in New York seeks a Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to deepen students’ mastery through reading and writing. The teacher plans, develops, and delivers instruction to groups of 20-25 students and provides remedial reading and writing intervention as needed.

Responsibilities include teaching a standards-based ELA curriculum, developing lesson plans, incorporating technology, and assessing student progress while collaborating with instructional leaders

Qualifications

• 2-3 years teaching experience in a public school or charter school setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited college or university, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Valid New York State Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard- based ELA Curriculum
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials
• Teach content and skills in English language, literature, composition, and reading
• Incorporate the use of technology on an ongoing basis
• Provide interactive and meaningful learning material to students, maintaining positive learning environment for active participation of students, assigning homework, and conduct periodic assessments to measure student growth and progress
• Implement and deliver quality instruction to students and execute the instructional program by demanding higher order thinking activities from students in a progressive manner
• Design the curriculum that challenges the learning ability of students and ensure overall development of language
• Prepare assignments and create innovative methods of teaching as per the students' varying learning style
• Implement effective classroom management skills that builds a classroom culture
• Actively participate in professional development and works collaboratively with colleagues and instructional leaders to improve instructional practices and student learning
• Build meaningful and professional relationships with students and their families
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the school leadership

Skills

Teaching experience

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

The Academy Charter Schools in New York seeks a Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to deepen students’ mastery through reading and writing. The teacher plans, develops, and delivers instruction to groups of 20-25 students and provides remedial reading and writing intervention as needed.

Responsibilities include teaching a standards-based ELA curriculum, developing lesson plans, incorporating technology, and assessing student progress while collaborating with instructional leaders