4th-grade General Education Teachers K-5 - ICT (26-27 SY)

Challenge Preparatory Charter School • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Every member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap
• The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Ability to use data to drive instruction
• Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum
• Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication
• Strategic problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members
• Exceptional management and organizational skills
• Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments
• Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapting to unforeseen situations
• Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• NYS certification preferred
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth.
• Provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.
• Plan for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments.
• Share teaching strategies.
• Visit peer classrooms.
• Analyze student data.
• Develop best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas.
• Employ a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students.
• Apply data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan.
• Develop an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
• Utilize technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades.
• Participate in after-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs.
• Participate in in-house committees of special programs.
• Participate in professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Matching of retirement contributions up to 3%
• Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from
• Two dental plans
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
• Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level