Head Teacher (Spanish Immersion) - Grades 1-2, Lower Division

Avenues • New York, NY

2d • $70,000 - $110,000

About The Position

WHAT YOU’LL DO Collaborate intensively and daily with Spanish and English colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs. Design and teach innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect. Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to deeply value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community. Partner with and mentor an associate teacher to create a student-centered classroom and further his/her growth.

Requirements

• Full fluency in Spanish and experience in immersion teaching
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in grades K-6 with a proven track record of student learning
• Strong understanding of instructional skills teaching through a balanced literacy approach in the reading and writing workshop model
• Experience with problem-based mathematics instruction
• Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
• Deep dedication to learning and growing as an educator
• Respect for, and appreciation of, a diverse community of learners, families and colleagues
• Ability to embrace change and consider new perspectives

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in education, teaching or a related field highly preferred
• Candidates with diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Collaborate intensively and daily with Spanish and English colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
• Design and teach innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility
• Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.
• Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to deeply value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.
• Partner with and mentor an associate teacher to create a student-centered classroom and further his/her growth.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.
• Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level