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

Avenues • New York, NY

2d • $53,000 - $67,000

About The Position

WHAT YOU’LL DO Collaborate intensively with Spanish 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 Spanish
• 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 learning and growing as an educator
• A respect and appreciation for a diverse community of learners, families and colleagues
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree encouraged
• Candidates with diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Collaborate intensively with Spanish 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