K-1 Flex Teacher

Neighborhood Charter Schools•Harlem, NY

About The Position

Mission of NCS Our mission is to provide the children of NCS with new educational opportunities through a rigorous, comprehensive K-8 program that cultivates the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each child. Our students, who will include autistic scholars and students with IEPs, will become independent learners and critical thinkers, will acquire the academic skills that they need to succeed in college preparatory high schools, and will exhibit the social and emotional skills that will allow them to reach their full potential. The Opportunity This role will serve in the capacity of a building substitute for our Harlem schools. Any long term parental leaves or daily absences would be filled in by this person for K-8th grade. Teachers with a professional and personal dedication to student achievement, a growth mindset, and a willingness to give and accept feedback in order to promote professional growth are successful candidates at NCS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (required)
NYS Teaching Certification (preferred, certification pathway support offered )

Nice To Haves

One year of teaching experience working an urban setting (preferred)
Knowledge around students with disabilities, specifically high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with all stakeholders to continuously improve best classroom practices and to support the achievement of the overall goals and mission of the school
Communicate and reinforce high expectations and standards for behavior and instruction aligned with Neighborhood Charter Schools’ school culture and core values
Cultivate a strong classroom community with students and families
Plan for and develop rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to large and small groups of students
Solicit, welcome, and incorporate feedback to improve instructional practice
Reflect critically upon teaching experience and identify areas for further professional development
Maintain a secure and effective learning environment with impeccable order and clear expectations and routines
Provide students with meaningful feedback and give them multiple attempts to show their learning
Measure student achievement of, and progress toward, all learning objectives using appropriate assessment tools
Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice
Seek out and learn about the needs of all students in the classroom, leveraging the resources and staff at the school
Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged
Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of different learning styles to enable students to meet goals, and master concepts and skills
Develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars
Develop strong relationships with families through frequent communication and assist parents in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standards
Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parents/guardians, remaining sensitive to different families’ cultures, values and needs
Be a reliable, consistently on-time and prepared staff member that the NCS community and its students can count on
Demonstrate a commitment to the NCS operating values
Reflect on progress as an educator and seek out professional resources to continuously improve one’s practice