Dr. Derrick Griffith CUNY Preparatory School ELA Instructor

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY)! We are thrilled that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join our team. The Dr. Derrick Griffith CUNY Preparatory School is looking for an educator to teach classes in English Language Arts. Candidates should be competent in lesson facilitation for both in-person and online/distance learning environments. The Dr. Derrick Griffith CUNY Prep School was founded in 2003 and is located in the Bronx. CUNY Prep's mission is to develop lifelong learners who have the academic, personal and social skills necessary for higher education. The school serves students ages 16-19 who have left traditional high schools and helps them to obtain their High School Equivalency Diploma by passing the GED Exam. CUNY Prep also supports students' success as they move on through college. We want our graduates to have access to a greater range of opportunities and become active participants in community and civic affairs. As members of the CUNY Prep full-time faculty, teachers must be extremely committed and passionate about working with urban youth. They must be highly motivated, self-directed, flexible, reliable, and open to learning new ways of thinking about their practice. CUNY Prep teachers are active participants in creating an engaging, dynamic, and highly effective climate for teaching and learning within the disciplines of English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Teachers collaborate with colleagues, students, and parents to develop and support all aspects of the college preparatory program. In addition to academics, teachers are responsible for actively contributing to ongoing civic and social events throughout the year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related instructional field(s) or in education
2-3 years' experience in education in urban high school learning environments
Demonstrated expertise in classroom instruction
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong computer proficiency using standard office and education software programs, in particular Google Classroom, MS Office 365, Zoom and Drop Box
Ability to respond effectively to feedback and adjust teaching strategies and materials in order to motivate students and to respond to student needs
Ability to listen and respond effectively to student concerns and interests
Ability to manage the classroom environment, including in off-site locations
Appreciation and support of the diversity and varying learning styles of high school students

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in a related instructional field(s) or in education
Experience and knowledge in developing new and adapted lessons and curricula to meet student needs, including developing content for digital platforms
Ability to utilize web-based technology when appropriate for responding to student questions, providing coaching, teaching online, etc

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom instruction using clear and defined learning objectives
Evaluate and assess student learning and progress towards meeting learning objectives
Utilize multimedia and instructional technologies to maximize student engagement and learning success
Utilize the school's learning management system to deliver synchronous and asynchronous online educational content
Contribute to program and curriculum design and implementation
Actively participate in planning and support for students transitioning to college
Actively participate in school-wide programs/activities and academic content area planning, implementation, and evaluation
Actively participate in staff development activities
Actively contribute to and participate in student extracurricular activities
Other duties as assigned