4th Grade Teacher Immediate Hire

Neighborhood Charter Schools•New York, NY

20d•$73,500 - $85,000

About The Position

Neighborhood Charter Schools (NCS) seeks a teacher passionate about teaching elementary students in a co-teaching model. Successful candidates are dedicated to student achievement, bring a growth mindset, and are willing to give and receive feedback to support professional growth. NCS’s mission is to empower every scholar to discover their potential and develop the knowledge, character, and courage to shape a better future through rigorous, inclusive K–12 education. The school aims to foster belonging and help every learner thrive, including autistic students and scholars with IEPs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Commitment to student achievement, a growth mindset, and willingness to give and receive feedback.

Nice To Haves

New York State Teaching Certification; certification pathway support is offered.
One year of teaching experience in an urban setting.
Knowledge of students with disabilities, specifically high-functioning autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with co-teachers and other stakeholders to improve classroom practices and support the school’s goals and mission.
Communicate and reinforce high expectations for behavior and academic performance in alignment with school culture and values.
Build a strong classroom community with students and families.
Plan rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to large and small student groups each day.
Solicit, welcome, and incorporate feedback to improve instructional practice.
Reflect on teaching experiences and identify areas for professional development.
Maintain a secure, effective learning environment with clear expectations, routines, and classroom order.
Provide meaningful feedback and multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate learning.
Assess student achievement and progress toward learning objectives using appropriate tools.
Analyze data and student work and use high-leverage instructional practices to improve academic outcomes.
Participate in statewide testing, including providing accommodations for New York State ELA and Math Exams and facilitating the New York State Alternate Assessment.
Use data to evaluate lessons and student progress and improve instruction and personal practice.
Learn about students’ needs and use available school resources and staff to support them.
Differentiate instruction to meet individual learning needs and ensure students are engaged and challenged.
Use varied teaching techniques and methods to support students’ learning styles, progress, and mastery of concepts and skills.
Develop and implement IEPs and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families.
Build relationships with families through frequent communication and help parents understand and support educational objectives, learning expectations, and behavioral standards.
Communicate thoughtfully and respectfully with parents and guardians, with sensitivity to families’ cultures, values, and needs.
Be reliable, on time, and prepared.
Demonstrate commitment to NCS operating values and seek professional resources to continuously improve practice.