Licensed Teacher - COMPASS After-School

Arete Education•Bronx, NY

8d•$63•Onsite

About The Position

The Arete Teacher (Licensed) will design and lead engaging and safe learning activities for Arete Education Youth Afterschool and Summer Programs that align to one or more program areas: Academic Interventions or Enrichment Clubs. Arete Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy. Through afterschool, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post-secondary enrollment.

Requirements

Licensed Teacher in New York State
Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (8-hours to begin)
Department of Health and Department of Education background clearance
Bachelor’s Degree, Masters’ Degree preferred
Experience with curriculum planning and creating hands-on learning experiences for K-12 students.
A commitment to excellence in your work with others as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with colleagues and members of school community.
Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance.
Willingness to learn new systems, skill sets, and capacities to improve problem-solving and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively with school aged youth, educators, families, and communities from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship building and communication skills.
Ability to be polite, positive, and professional in all communications.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Willingness to go the extra mile or try something new.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be empathetic and listen to others well.
Proficient with all Google Education Apps, Microsoft Office, Zoom Videoconferencing, Social Media apps, video and photo editing apps.

Nice To Haves

We strongly encourage graduates of the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology or other graduates of Arete partner schools to apply.

Responsibilities

Submit a curriculum map (template) prior to the start of each semester to your supervisor that includes backward design principles and weekly/daily learning goals for students.
Use the Arete supply request form system to pre-order supplies for your course two weeks ahead of when supplies are needed.
Confirm room number, roster, snack schedule, and all logistics with supervisor before the first session.
Take attendance by calling student names and noting who is present, and by passing the attendance sign-in sheet around the classroom for students to complete. Teachers must review and sign each attendance each day. Teachers must ensure attendance sheets are returned to the Arete site director’s office daily. Students who enter late should be given the opportunity to sign in each day.
Provide weekly or daily lesson plans as requested.
Daily execution of engaging learning activities for youth ages 5-11.
Attend and participate in regular team meetings, events, training, and coaching sessions.
Participate in regular performance meetings with supervisor and/or Arete coach.
Conduct family outreach to support positive student social emotional learning experiences and sustain a program-wide student attendance goal of 80%+.
Share evidence of classroom learning (photos, videos, student work) via https://arete.wetransfer.com.
Use Arete employee systems for communication and time-tracking, and payment: Applicant Stack, Paycom, Google Apps.
Embraces learning and developing as a professional.
Demonstrate exceptional services skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, professionalism, a positive and encouraging demeanor and a "can do" attitude.
Always represent the Arete Education and Partner schools in the best light, consistent with organizational standards of conduct.
Collaborate with staff across the organization.
Performs other related duties as assigned.