Middle School History Teacher

Neighborhood Charter Schools•Harlem, GA

10d•$73,500 - $95,000

About The Position

Neighborhood Charter Schools seeks a Middle School History Teacher to support its mission of empowering scholars to discover their potential through rigorous and inclusive education. The teacher will build supportive classroom and family relationships, plan and deliver instruction, assess student learning, use data to improve outcomes, and differentiate instruction for students with varied learning needs, including scholars with disabilities. The role includes collaborating with co-teachers and school staff, supporting students’ academic and behavioral goals, and contributing to the school’s culture and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or a related discipline (required).

Nice To Haves

New York State teaching certification; certification pathway support is offered.
One year of teaching experience in an urban setting.
Knowledge of students with disabilities, specifically high-functioning autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with co-teachers to improve classroom practices and support the school’s goals and mission.
Communicate and reinforce high expectations for behavior and academic performance in alignment with school culture and core values.
Build a strong classroom community with students and families.
Plan and deliver rigorous instruction to large and small groups of students.
Solicit, welcome, and incorporate feedback to improve instructional practice.
Reflect on teaching experience and identify professional development needs.
Maintain a secure and effective learning environment with clear expectations and routines.
Provide meaningful feedback and multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate learning.
Measure student achievement and progress toward learning objectives using appropriate assessment tools.
Analyze data and student work, then implement high-leverage instructional strategies to improve outcomes.
Participate in statewide testing, provide accommodations for New York State ELA and Math Exams, and facilitate the New York State Alternate Assessment.
Use data to reflect on lesson effectiveness and student progress and improve instruction.
Learn about students’ needs and leverage school resources and staff to support them.
Differentiate instruction based on individual learning needs so students are engaged and challenged.
Use varied teaching techniques and learning principles to help students progress, meet goals, and master concepts and skills.
Develop and implement IEPs and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families.
Build relationships with families through frequent communication and help parents understand and support educational objectives, learning expectations, and behavioral standards.
Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians, with sensitivity to different cultures, values, and needs.
Be reliable, consistently on time, and prepared.
Demonstrate commitment to NCS operating values and continuously improve professional practice.