Classroom Co-Teacher (26-27 School Year)

Compass Charter School•New York, NY

3d•$65,000 - $127,000

About The Position

Compass Charter School is seeking reflective educators who are driven to provide a rigorous, justice-oriented educational experience to all children. Compass Classroom Co-Teachers are highly reflective, collaborative, curious, and bring joy to their work with students and colleagues. Classroom Co-Teachers work in collaboration with a Special Education Classroom Co-Teacher to co-plan and co-teach one class of students for two consecutive school years (looping). Classroom Co-Teachers engage fully in our professional development program, including instructional coaching, professional inquiry, and collaborative projects and committees.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
3 or more years of relevant teaching experience preferred
New York State Teacher Certification (Early Childhood Education or Childhood Education)
Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Compass
Previous success in raising academic achievement of students within an urban community
Reflective practitioner in a state of constant professional growth and a willingness to share their craft with others
Commitment to integrating sustainability and the arts into core curricular subjects
Knowledge of the school neighborhood
Experience with co-teaching preferred
Experience working with children with special needs in an Integrated Co-teaching classroom preferred
Experience planning and teaching interdisciplinary units of study preferred
Commitment to and knowledge of experiential and inquiry-based teaching and learning
Commitment to diverse learning environments
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience collaborating with children, families, colleagues, and administrators

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
3 or more years of relevant teaching experience preferred
Experience with co-teaching preferred
Experience working with children with special needs in an Integrated Co-teaching classroom preferred
Experience planning and teaching interdisciplinary units of study preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with co-teacher, support staff, and school leaders to provide high-quality, relevant instruction to all children
Actively participate in Compass professional learning community (PLC)
Use a variety of assessments to measure student learning and drive instruction
Use student performance data to tailor and differentiate instruction
Collaboratively plan interdisciplinary units of study
Commit to working with one class of students and the same co-teacher for two consecutive school years (looping)
Actively participate in the school’s decision-making process regarding classroom interventions, curricular units of study, and school-wide initiatives
Regularly communicate with families, students, and community partners
Integrate the Compass CARES values into classroom culture, units of study, and interactions with staff, families, and students
Integrate the real world and surrounding community into the curriculum
Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Maintain confidentiality with student information and records
Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community