7th Grade Social Studies Teacher Immediate Hire

Neighborhood Charter Schools•New York, NY

1d•$73,500 - $85,000

About The Position

Neighborhood Charter Schools (NCS) is seeking a teacher passionate about teaching students and knowledgeable in social studies. Successful candidates are professionally and personally dedicated to student achievement, have a growth mindset, and are willing to give and accept feedback to support professional growth. The role involves delivering rigorous instruction, building a strong classroom community, using assessment data to improve student outcomes, differentiating instruction for diverse learners, and partnering with families. The teacher supports NCS’s mission to provide an exceptional, rigorous, and inclusive K–12 education where every scholar belongs and can thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Dedication to student achievement and a willingness to give and accept 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 aligned with the school’s culture and values.
Cultivate a strong classroom community with students and families.
Plan and develop rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to large and small groups of students 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 order.
Provide meaningful feedback and multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate learning.
Measure student achievement and progress toward learning objectives using appropriate assessment tools.
Analyze data and student work and implement high-leverage instructional strategies 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 assess lesson effectiveness and student progress and improve instruction and personal practice.
Learn about students’ needs and leverage school resources and staff to support them.
Differentiate instruction according to students’ individual learning needs.
Use varied teaching techniques and learning approaches to help students progress, meet goals, and master concepts and skills.
Develop and implement IEPs and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families.
Build strong family relationships through frequent communication and help parents understand and support educational objectives, learning expectations, and behavioral standards.
Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians, with sensitivity to families’ cultures, values, and needs.
Be reliable, consistently punctual, and prepared.
Demonstrate commitment to NCS operating values and seek professional resources to continuously improve teaching practice.