2026-2027: Elementary General Education Teacher
About The Position
WHIN Music Community Charter School seeks an elementary teacher to help grow a collaborative school community grounded in compassion, kindness, and curiosity. WHIN provides rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment, with a focus on students’ academic, personal, and character development. Its approach includes family collaboration, restorative justice, inquiry-based and hands-on learning, and project-based experiences. The teacher will create an engaging, inclusive classroom for elementary students; differentiate instruction; develop and implement curriculum and assessments; analyze student data to support academic outcomes; and collaborate with colleagues and families. The role also includes contributing to student-needs assessments, participating in school and parent meetings and professional development, attending designated events outside school hours, and supporting school-wide events and policies. WHIN offers a competitive salary determined through an equity-focused approach that considers an individual’s skills, education, and relevant experience. Its teacher pay scale is available for viewing through the school.
Requirements
- Urban elementary teaching experience.
- NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification, with coursework in elementary education.
- Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students.
- An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level.
- Proven commitment and success working with students and families.
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic school.
- A sense of humor and kindness toward colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: bilingual Spanish; music performance; teaching experience and/or certifications; Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning; Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where elementary students love to learn.
- Differentiate instruction to meet learners’ needs.
- Prepare students to be college and career ready, as measured by benchmark assessments.
- Develop, modify, and implement curriculum and assessments for students with diverse learning needs.
- Drive academic outcomes by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s needs.
- Contribute to Child Study Team assessments of student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to implement an effective curriculum.
- Inspire students and fellow staff to perform at their highest potential.
- Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with WHIN families.
- Uphold school policies in the classroom.
- Attend designated school functions outside school hours.
- Attend and participate in school and parent meetings.
- Contribute to planning and execution of school-wide events.
- Receive and implement feedback from school leaders and other staff.
- Participate enthusiastically in school-wide professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary determined through an equity-focused approach considering skills, education, and relevant experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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