3rd Grade Teacher

Dream•New York City, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DREAM, formerly Harlem RBI, is an organization that serves over 2,500 youth annually across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12 charter schools and community sports-based youth development programs. DREAM is committed to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, family and community engagement, and health and wellness to foster lifelong learners equipped for success. The organization has an ambitious five-year plan to expand its reach to 3,500 students across seven schools. The Teacher, reporting to the Academic Dean, will focus on building student relationships, implementing a Common Core-aligned curriculum, and collaborating with grade, leadership, and student support teams to analyze data and inform instruction. This role is ideal for an educator passionate about improving student outcomes through excellent instruction and fostering a positive school culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
At least two years of teaching experience with record of improving student achievement preferred
A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community
Desire and ability to receive and implement feedback
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students, families)
A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Nice To Haves

New York State certification in subject area preferred
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Work with co-teacher to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels.
Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners.
Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings (such as grade team meetings, Student Support Meetings, IEP Meetings, etc.), collaborative planning, and professional development including an annual summer institute.
Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress for all students in the classroom.
Analyze assessment data and daily data including Exit Tickets and Do Now’s to inform instruction.
Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships.
Work with Student Culture Team and Student Support Team to create and progress monitor individual plans for students, as needed.
Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school-wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans.
Work with grade team, leadership team, and related service providers to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars’ progress towards academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals and with families.
Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children
Ability to select between a variety of medical plans
Dental and vision plans
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave
Flexible spending account options
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit)
Fitness and entertainment discounts
Support through our employee assistance program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure
Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses
Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program
Tuition reimbursement support
Access to a professional development fund
Approximately 40 days off throughout the school year for 10-month employees, including holidays, school breaks, personal days and wellness days, in addition to summer break.