Elementary Apprentice Teacher (SY 26-27)

Explore Schools•New York, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools in Brooklyn, NY, serving nearly 1,700 students. The organization is committed to providing an outstanding, standards-aligned, and culturally responsive education that nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Explore Schools actively works to dismantle systems of white supremacy and build a diverse, inclusive team that reflects its student population. The school network believes in high expectations, rigorous academics, and the power of caring adults to foster student learning and close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
Strong classroom management skills: you can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged
Exceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
Detail-oriented and highly organized

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children preferred
You have some experience working with children but may have limited or no experience leading a classroom.
Interested in contributing to an environment where you can prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and relationship building in the classroom.
Love challenges, collaboration, and building meaningful relationships with all students.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead teacher for one period of instruction each day
Support the mentor teacher throughout all instructional blocks
Lead small group instruction across core content areas and/or grade levels, and build up to teaching 1 whole-group-lesson daily
Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade-level meetings, and PD sessions
Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments
Keep accurate and organized records of student information
Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as ongoing parent communication
Ensure the safety of students at all times
Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
Support with occasional coverage and substitute teaching as needed
Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

Benefits

Competitive salary
Generous benefits package
Competitive and comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families
Dental and vision plans
Employer paid disability and life insurance
Parental leave benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Paid holidays
Professional development
Continuing education scholarships
Referral bonuses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Childcare assistance
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Additional training and professional development to support Apprentice Teachers becoming a full-time teacher
Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
Weekly PD, year-round retreats and trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals
Scholarship funds towards qualifying towards role relevant New York State certification costs, higher education tuition, and professional development
A flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during non-student hours 1-3 days a week when possible, all within a structured 45-hour work week.