Middle School Math Teacher (SY 26-27)
About The Position
Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.
Requirements
- Experience teaching grades 6-8
- Classroom teaching experience required
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- 2 years preferred classroom teaching experience
- 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 salary
- Generous benefits package
- 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
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
