Associate Teacher (Chinese Immersion) - Grades 1-2, Lower Division

Avenues • New York, NY

2d • $53,000 - $67,000

About The Position

WHY TEACH AT AVENUES? A top-tier school in New York City. Teaching and learning through dual language immersion and challenging interdisciplinary projects. A culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration. State-of-the-art technology throughout. Brilliant colleagues, with widely diverse experience, creating a unique educational experience together. Unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development prospects. There is no place quite like Avenues. DEEP COLLABORATION THROUGH LANGUAGE IMMERSION Collaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do given that our students in grades 1-5 alternate their days between their English and Target Language classrooms. Teacher teams composed of English and Spanish teachers or English and Chinese teachers share two classes of students Teacher teams share responsibility for teaching curriculum that promotes their students’ social, emotional and academic growth in both languages. Given this structure teacher teams communicate daily to plan lessons and discuss student progress Additionally teachers collaborate with fellow grade-level and language colleagues during weekly meetings. WHAT YOU’LL DO Collaborate intensively with Chinese and English partners to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs Co-design and teach innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect. Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to deeply value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community. Participate actively in ongoing professional learning

Requirements

• Student teaching or equivalent experience with children in grades 1-5
• Full professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese
• Understanding of instructional skills to teach through a balanced literacy approach in the reading and writing workshop model
• Experience with problem-based mathematics instruction
• Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
• Deep dedication to continued learning and growth as an educator
• Respect for and appreciation of a diverse community of learners, families and colleagues
• Ability to embrace change and consider new perspectives
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree encouraged

Responsibilities

• Collaborate intensively with Chinese and English partners to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs
• Co-design and teach innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility
• Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.
• Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to deeply value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.
• Participate actively in ongoing professional learning

Benefits

• Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.
• Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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