Head Teacher (English) - Grades 1-5, Lower Division

Avenues•New York, NY

About The Position

The Head Teacher teaches students in grades 1–5 in Avenues’ lower division, designing and delivering an innovative curriculum through a dual-language immersion model. Students alternate days between English and target-language classrooms, and English and Spanish or Chinese teacher teams share responsibility for their academic, social, and emotional growth. The role involves daily collaboration with target-language colleagues, regular coordination with grade-level and language colleagues, and close partnerships with students, families, and colleagues. For Grade 1, the teacher also partners with and mentors an associate teacher.

Requirements

At least 3 years of teaching experience in grades K–6, with a proven track record of student learning.
Strong understanding of and instructional skills in balanced literacy, including the reading and writing workshop model.
Experience with problem-based mathematics instruction.
Highly effective collaboration skills, including willingness to listen, contribute to a team, and work toward shared goals.
Strong 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

A graduate degree in education, teaching, or a related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with English and target-language (Spanish or Chinese) colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor student growth, and address individual student needs.
Design and teach an innovative curriculum that engages learners in meaningful, challenging work, real-world problem solving, and social responsibility.
Use varied instructional practices to meet the needs of diverse learners, informed by formal and informal assessments.
Build strong connections with students, colleagues, and parents to uphold a welcoming, safe, and respectful culture.
Foster a rigorous and joyful learning atmosphere in which students value school and feel part of the learning community.
For Grade 1, partner with and mentor an associate teacher to create a student-centered classroom and support the associate teacher’s growth.
Participate in weekly collaboration with grade-level and language colleagues to plan and discuss student progress.