Spanish Teacher

Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School•Brooklyn, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School (BELA), an all-girls high school located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, is grounded in the core values of Sisterhood, Scholarship, Strength, and Service. BELA is deeply committed to ensuring that 100% of our students graduate prepared for post secondary and beyond. Founded on the belief that academic preparation and life preparation are equally important, each BELA young woman embarks on her own personal and intellectual journey. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, BELA is committed to implementing the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) with fidelity. Staff members are expected to engage deeply with IB philosophy, instructional practices, curriculum development, and assessment frameworks. BELA invests in ongoing professional development and training to ensure all educators are equipped to deliver rigorous, inquiry-based instruction aligned to IB standards and practices. This role is ideal for educators who are deeply committed to the empowerment of young women. Successful candidates are collaborative, reflective, flexible, and eager to engage in the ongoing work of building a rigorous and joyful learning environment rooted in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Furthermore, as an IB World School, BELA seeks educators who are excited to engage in inquiry-based instruction, interdisciplinary learning, and ongoing professional growth through IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) training and implementation. Teachers are expected to actively participate in curriculum development, collaborative planning, assessment creation, and professional learning experiences that support high-quality IB instruction. This is a full-time position with an anticipated start date of mid-August 2026. Teachers and staff members at BELA will: Create inspiring, challenging, and effective teaching and learning experiences for all students Collaborate with fellow teachers, students, and school leadership Share in the leadership of the school by taking on essential responsibilities that supports the school’s learning environment culture Support operational responsibilities such as arrival, dismissal, lunch, and hallway supervision. Lead or support school wide initiatives or committees Support student recruitment events, open houses, Buddy Days, and family engagement events Support Regents, IB, or state testing coordination and proctoring responsibilities Participate in school-wide coverage responsibilities Be committed to serving all students, including Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners, within inclusive classroom settings using a variety of inclusion models Become part of a strong and supportive professional learning community Enjoy and thrive in the lively and diverse world of urban adolescent young women while striving to create a model of public education that serves them well Design, facilitate, and participate in experiences and conversations related to race, gender, class, and identity in ways that empower students and foster community Participate in the school’s annual overnight camping trip and service days at the start of the school year Participate in annual curriculum nights, student-led conferences, and staff meetings Engage in ongoing IB professional development, including required MYP and/or DP trainings, collaborative curriculum planning, interdisciplinary unit development, and IB assessment calibration sessions Implement instructional practices aligned to the IB Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, inquiry-based instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant academic field required
Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and/or a demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly
Proficiency with Google Workspace preferred
Willingness to complete IB training required

Nice To Haves

M.A., Ed.M., or Master’s degree in a relevant content area preferred
NYS Dual Certification in Special Education and General Education preferred/required based on role
Minimum of two years of urban teaching experience preferred
Strong belief in the mission and core values of BELA
Experience with IB MYP and/or DP curriculum, training, or implementation preferred

Responsibilities

Teach four academic classes
Facilitate an enrichment class (club) and weekly office hours/study hall sessions
Create and teach challenging and engaging lessons linked to Common Core State Standards and International Baccalaureate standards
Use a variety of assessment techniques weekly, monthly, and each trimester to measure growth toward achievement goals
Provide individual and small-group instruction until all students meet mastery
Serve as a mentor teacher to a group of 12–15 young women and teach one section of Leadership Academy
Work collaboratively with other staff to plan curriculum and build school culture across the school
Attend school and community events
Participate in IB curriculum planning, reflection cycles, and accreditation-related processes as needed
Create inspiring, challenging, and effective teaching and learning experiences for all students
Collaborate with fellow teachers, students, and school leadership
Share in the leadership of the school by taking on essential responsibilities that supports the school’s learning environment culture
Support operational responsibilities such as arrival, dismissal, lunch, and hallway supervision.
Lead or support school wide initiatives or committees
Support student recruitment events, open houses, Buddy Days, and family engagement events
Support Regents, IB, or state testing coordination and proctoring responsibilities
Participate in school-wide coverage responsibilities
Be committed to serving all students, including Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners, within inclusive classroom settings using a variety of inclusion models
Become part of a strong and supportive professional learning community
Enjoy and thrive in the lively and diverse world of urban adolescent young women while striving to create a model of public education that serves them well
Design, facilitate, and participate in experiences and conversations related to race, gender, class, and identity in ways that empower students and foster community
Participate in the school’s annual overnight camping trip and service days at the start of the school year
Participate in annual curriculum nights, student-led conferences, and staff meetings
Engage in ongoing IB professional development, including required MYP and/or DP trainings, collaborative curriculum planning, interdisciplinary unit development, and IB assessment calibration sessions
Implement instructional practices aligned to the IB Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, inquiry-based instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy