Middle School ELA Teacher (Leave Replacement 26-27)

Explore Schools•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with an outstanding education. This is a leave replacement role for a Middle School ELA Teacher at Empower Upper, located at 188 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn, NY. The position runs from August 10th through December 18th, with a possibility of extension. The school network is committed to providing curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive, aiming to nurture students as critical thinkers and problem-solvers. Explore Schools is dedicated to disrupting systems that perpetuate white supremacy and seeks to build a diverse and inclusive team that reflects its student population.

Requirements

Experience teaching grades 6-8.
Belief that collaboration amongst adults leads to high student achievement.
Prioritization of student engagement, critical thinking, and authentic relationship-building.
Demonstrated reflective practice and commitment to educating the whole child.
Dedication to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced.
Commitment to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building.
Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in practice and student outcomes.
Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students and using classroom management strategies.
Clear and precise when sharing new content with students and ability to effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions.
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
ELA content and pedagogical knowledge.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Classroom teaching experience required.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience preferred.
New York State Teaching Certification, preferred.
Master's Degree in Education, preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver lessons using a range of culturally-responsive pedagogical strategies to support all students in reaching high-levels of academic and social-emotional growth and achievement.
Intellectually prepare and internalize our shared curriculum and create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans.
Administer and grade assessments and then analyze and act on data.
Keep accurate and organized records of student information.
Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including, but not limited to, morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, and other related practices.
Foster an environment built on restorative practices by ensuring that students are building relationships with one another and repairing harm to the community.
Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels.
Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as on-going parent communication.
Ensure the safety of students at all times.
Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities.
Attend field trips throughout the year which may include overnight trips for specific grades.
Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture.

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families.
Dental and vision plans.
Employer paid disability and life insurance.
Parental leave benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Paid holidays.
Professional development.
Continuing education scholarships.
Referral bonuses.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Childcare assistance.
A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Flexible and reflective leadership.
Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning.
Weekly professional development.
Year-round retreats and trainings.
Ongoing coaching by professionals.
Scholarship funds towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition.
A flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during non-student hours 1-3 days a week when possible.