SY 26-27: Elementary School 3rd Grade Teacher
About The Position
The Elementary School at School in the Square is a Dual Language 1st-5th grade program dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. The Elementary School provides a creative, bilingual immersion program alongside a focus on SEL. We are looking for dedicated, mission-aligned teachers who have a passion for bilingual immersion. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students. If you have a deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including but not limited to: Interactive, hands on, creative learning, Use of technology to support instruction in all areas, Use of assessment to drive instruction, Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Knowledge of co-teaching strategies.
- Knowledge of ELL strategies.
- A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
- A strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students in both academic and non-instructional situations, respecting and encouraging student effort.
- Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices.
- Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction.
- A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area.
- Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support efforts to ensure high academic standards.
- Focus on the social-emotional needs of all students.
- Provide students with the tools and support to become lifelong learners.
- Implement a creative, bilingual immersion program.
- Focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Strong benefits program
- 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
- Opportunities for supplemental compensation
- 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
- Longevity bonus
- Generous paid time off
- Supportive work environment
- Collaborative planning time
- Opportunities to lead initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
