High School Math Teacher (26 - 27 SY)

Challenge Preparatory Charter School•Queens, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) is seeking a High School Algebra II Teacher for the 26-27 school year. Since 2010, Challenge Prep has served over 1200 students from Kindergarten to 12th grade in Far Rockaway, Queens. Our mission is to prepare students for academic excellence, mastery of NY State Learning Standards, and career aspirations. We foster intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development, preparing students to be responsible 21st-century citizens. Our program includes rigorous instruction, a supportive environment, technology integration, data-driven learning, social-emotional learning, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. Collaboration across our multiple sites is expected to support all scholars. As an educator, you will deliver exceptional instruction, assess student growth, and be a passionate advocate for students and families, particularly those from underserved communities. We are committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students. You will be dedicated to constant learning and providing 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: you can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged
Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions
Detail-oriented, and highly organized
Bachelor’s degree required in education or Mathematics related field
New York State Teaching Certification required
Strong understanding of High School-level Mathematics and how to apply skills to real-world problems
Experience working with high school school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Education, preferred

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
Highly competitive salaries, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
403(b) retirement benefit package with match
Paid Family Leave
Flexible spending accounts for health
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care
Flexible spending accounts for transit
Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
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