DP Empowered: Student Success Teacher

Democracy Prep Public Schools•New York, NY

9d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Democracy Prep Public Schools is a college prep institution with a mission to educate all scholars to be successful in the college of their choice and a life of active citizenship. They also acknowledge and celebrate multiple post-secondary pathways, prioritizing civic engagement, global citizenship/student travel, arts, and athletics, in addition to excellent academics. A core element of their approach is the DP Empowered program, a comprehensive 4-year advising program for students in grades 9–12 that prepares them for high school success and the development of a personalized postsecondary plan through a dual approach of whole group instruction and 1:1 advising. This position will lead whole group instruction designed to help students explore their identity, develop academic and life skills, and navigate potential career paths. The group instruction will empower students to understand themselves better, set goals, build effective study habits, and begin exploring future career options. The course combines hands-on projects, reflections, and class discussions to foster personal growth and prepare students for future academic and professional success. This opportunity is best suited for someone with experience in both teaching and school counseling or social work, who is comfortable working with students in a classroom setting and implementing a curriculum emphasizing group work, project based learning, and discussion. Compelling candidates will demonstrate skill in cultivating a classroom culture characterized by high expectations and strong student performance, a strong interest in project based learning and leading discussion based activities, and is incredibly organized. This position is five days a week on site at one of Democracy Prep's school locations.

Requirements

An educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars.
A skilled writer with the ability to provide strong feedback on student work and craft exceptional student recommendations and other written communications.
A clear communicator and enthusiastic networker with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and families, and connect students to unique programs that support post-secondary readiness.
A strong interest and skill in teaching, project based learning, and discussion-based activities that may include some of the following characteristics: Student choice in designing projects, Student research in order to access, manage, and analyze information, Reflection used to modify or change project direction and outcome to enhance student growth, Exploration of real world problems and challenges, Providing learning opportunities for students through multiple modalities.
Highly skilled at classroom management.
A skilled project manager.
Committed to a holistic approach to education that addresses academic, social-emotional, and behavioral factors that impact school culture and student success.
A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required).

Nice To Haves

Experience in both teaching and school counseling or social work.
A MSW or MSEd in School Counseling (preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead the DP Empowered class, including intellectual preparation and the execution of curriculum lesson plans.
Help students explore and cultivate personal, career and academic interests both through in-class experiences and individual student check ins.
Facilitate age-appropriate conversations and activities centered on current events, participation in community service and outreach opportunities, and active celebration of scholars' culture, heritage, and identity.
Build a positive classroom culture through the effective use of classroom management best practices.
Cultivate strong partnerships with scholars, families, and the school's scholar support team.
Conduct ongoing group advising sessions to assess the academic, emotional, social and behavioral needs of students.
Collaborate with the Scholar Support (and social work) Team(s) to determine appropriate steps to support student academic success.
Help students identify and apply to compelling summer opportunities.