High School History Teacher

Great Oaks Charter School, NYC•New York, NY

1d•$63,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Great Oaks Charter Schools is seeking a dynamic, creative, mission-aligned urban educator to join their team as a High School History Teacher, specializing in US and/or Global History. Teachers at GO-NYC High School are responsible for preparing each of our students for college & career success through rigorous instruction and maintaining consistently high expectations for conduct. Teachers are models of the hard work, desire for learning, and character that we expect of our students. The school combines project-based learning, an advanced curriculum, and supplementary tutorial support to maximize student agency. They are committed to providing a rigorous 6-12 academic program that fosters positive school culture and building authentic relationships with families. The Great Oaks Charter School - New York City (GO-NYC) opened in the Fall of 2013 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and currently serves approximately 310 students in 6th-11th grades. At scale, Great Oaks - NYC will serve students in grades 6th-12th. GO-NYC utilizes a full inclusion model which means that every core class is taught as an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom. Their classrooms will typically have two co-teachers (one content, one special education) as well as an Americorps Fellow working with students every day. They believe in the power of deeper learning and know that learning is more than preparing students to be successful on a high-stakes standardized test so they give them multiple and diverse opportunities to develop significant knowledge and skills, use their knowledge to produce something original, and connect their learning in every lesson to who they are and who they want to become. They work to understand the grade-level challenges and triumphs and use it to measure and reflect on what students know and are able to do. They believe that mistakes lead to growth and know that our students’ success and growth is a reflection of our efficacy as teachers and leaders; so they carefully consider data daily to improve and innovate. They create a safe learning environment and a sense of belonging where students explore their passion, purpose and knowledge of self. They connect with our student's families and partner with them to increase investment and connection. They prioritize socio-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices so that our students feel known, loved and valued. They support our students both inside of the classroom and out.

Requirements

Proven success in implementing high-quality instruction that leads to the improvement of student achievement in an urban school.
Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders.
A strong academic record with a Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required.
Knowledge of high school History content
Extremely strong classroom management abilities
A strong belief that all students can succeed
A do-whatever-it-takes attitude including a willingness to work occasionally on the weekend or in the evening
An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement it immediately
Must have proof of U.S citizenship or legal resident status.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree in subject area preferred
State teaching certification (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Demonstrating solid knowledge and understanding of the content matter.
Establishing, communicating, and demanding high expectations for student learning, and quality of work.
Using a multitude of instructional strategies and activities that are academically rigorous and highly engaging.
Executing detailed lesson plans mapped to a year-long academic plan to address learning needs.
Taking full responsibility for student failure and constantly working to respond to the students’ learning needs.
Consistently sending the message that this work is important, that the student can do it, and that you will not give up on a student.
Track and analyze student data to identify student learning needs and set ambitious, attainable goals for student progress.
Planning and implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.
Working collaboratively with the principal and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data.
Maintaining an efficient, respectful, and positive tone in your classroom.
Utilizing time to maximize student learning and communicating a constant, tangible sense of urgency.
Ensuring that all students are on task at all times during a lesson.
Clearly enforcing and emphasizing school rules, values, and expectations.
Building relationships with students that demonstrate an open concern and a sense of responsibility for students’ academic and personal growth.
Supervising students during lunch and transition periods.
Putting in an extraordinary amount of time and effort to contribute to student and school success.
Independently assuming additional responsibilities when necessary and demonstrating leadership.
Making frequent phone calls, keeping parents informed of successes and struggles.
Maintaining an orderly school culture.
Occasionally leading professional development sessions.
Other duties that may be necessary to fulfill the mission of the school.