SY 25 - 26 General Education Teacher - Middle School

Ascend: Public Charter Schools in Brooklyn, New York • Brooklyn, NY

294d • $61,900 - $91,750

About The Position

We're excited about middle school general education teachers who are fired up about their lessons-who want to spend their time discussing, preparing, and immersing themselves in the rich content they teach. We value teachers who truly listen to what students are saying-who create a space for students to think their way through to answers, and who praise their insights and curiosities along the way. We value educators with a hunger for feedback and professional growth, and a dedication to excellence. Our teachers embrace a rigorous liberal arts program and a positive approach to discipline, believe in the power of family and community partnerships, and commit to helping students succeed in college and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree and certification preferred.
• The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, engaged, and academically challenged.
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting and in the subject to be taught preferred.
• Passion for teaching students in underserved areas and commitment to closing the achievement gap.
• Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice.
• Experience teaching in underserved areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core aligned Ascend curriculum.
• Use formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards.
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with students and families.
• Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute.
• Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work actively to overcome setbacks.

Benefits

• Equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees