Elementary Education Teacher

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States The Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem Full time
Job Description

Position: Elementary Education Teacher

Location: Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem:

The mission of the school is to provide a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum to prepare K-5 students for matriculation to outstanding public, private, and parochial middle and high schools. The school achieves this by offering a highly prepared and committed cadre of professional educators who nurture the intellectual, emotional, artistic, and social development of students.

Position Overview:

The Elementary Education Teacher at Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school's mission and values. The teacher is expected to implement a coherent, research-based curriculum and teach students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Instructional Planning:
    • Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
    • Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Administration
    • Teach students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary
    • Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods
    • Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
  • Instructional Delivery:
    • Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods
    • Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
    • Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement
    • All duties encompassed under classroom teacher
  • Student Assessment:
    • Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school's formative and summative assessment tools
    • Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics
    • Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals
    • Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress to improve instruction and personal practice
    • Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice
    • Complete all reports in a timely manner
  • Learning Environment:
    • Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential
    • Establish, model, practice, and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school-approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as needed
    • Implement classroom procedures, systems, and routines that provide structure for students
    • Ensure smooth operation of all classroom's instructional functions without exceptions
  • Extracurricular Activities:
    • Organize and supervise approved field lessons to enhance classroom learning
    • Provide opportunities and supervise activities for students to demonstrate individually and in ensembles or large groups the skills and talents developed in the music program
  • Student Support and School Culture:
    • Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators
    • Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios
    • Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances
    • Oversee and assist with student arrival/dismissal
    • Work closely with all members of the school community, model citizenship, collaboration, and support of one another
    • Other tasks as assigned by the Administration

Academic and Certification Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
  • New York State Teacher Certification (Birth – 2 or 1 - 6)

Work Experience and Skills:

  • Able to improve curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data, and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work products
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators
  • Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child
  • Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferred
  • Educational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate coursework to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferred
  • Working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology

Personal Qualities and Behavioral Traits:

  • Driven educator with an unrelenting focus on organization along with a high level of student and school-wide performance in achieving/exceeding state standards
  • Champions change, supports school leader in trying to apply new ideas and methods; actively motivates and encourages others to adapt to change
  • Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact student achievement
  • Develops and maintains positive communications and working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitude
  • Openness to feedback and willing to take responsibility for student success
  • Passionately dedicated to school's mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous elementary foundation
  • Working knowledge of the charter school movement and culture

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