Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher (25-26 SY)

Challenge Preparatory Charter School • New York, NY

110d • $62,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Every member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Charter Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As the High School Social Studies Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.

Requirements

• 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: able to set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged
• Clear and precise classroom presence when sharing new content with students and effectively leading inquiry-based class discussions
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Bachelor’s degree required in education or History-related field, Master’s Degree in Education preferred
• New York State Teaching Certification required
• Strong understanding of History and how to apply skills to real-world problems
• Experience working with high school school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting
• Proven track record of achievement in the classroom for experienced teachers

Responsibilities

• Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the progress of all students
• Create academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed
• Execute specially designed lesson plans that are guided by clear objectives, focus on conceptual understanding, and are assessed routinely for student mastery
• Teach engaging, rigorous, and relevant lessons daily
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including scholars, families, and staff
• Commit to a school culture of consistency by implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures while reflecting on one’s own implicit biases
• Reflect on various data sources to improve your practice
• Take on a proactive role in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun school that supports the needs of students of various abilities and experiences
• Collaborate with colleagues to create, implement, and refine schoolwide and classroom-based systems, routines, and procedures
• Ensure that classroom time is utilized through sound management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students
• Develop, implement, and/or manage individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students in meeting established academic and non-academic goals
• Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen their own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
• Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues

Benefits

• Generous salary based on skills and experiences relevant to the role
• Starting Teachers' salary ranges from $62,000 - $72,000, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
• Flexible and reflective leadership dedicated to staff development and team cohesion
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
• Professional development: weekly PD, year-round training, and ongoing coaching by professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees