Middle School Teacher

2 weeks ago


New York, United States School in the square Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho We Are:

School in the Square (S2) is an independent, community-based charter school currently serving elementary and middle school students, with plans to one day serve families from Pre-K - 12th grade. Drawing its name from the concept of the public square or la placita, our mantra is Relationships First. S2 is where communities come together to solve problems and celebrate successes. S2 provides a progressive and rigorous learning community in which students thrive physically, emotionally, and academically through differentiated and personalized education and adults grow through rich and robust professional development. Our community is grounded in principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusivity (JEDI), enacting a culturally responsive and sustaining lens to our pedagogical practice and consistently examining the ways we can continue to walk firmly in the pursuit of social justice and against injustice of any kind.

S2 engages, educates, and empowers its students to respond mindfully and creatively to lifes opportunities and challenges. We take seriously our obligation as an anchor institution in our community. We understand that our students ability to learn is directly impacted by their access to basic needs, which is why we established our Family Support Program. Through this program we support over 200 families every month at our bimonthly food pantries, in addition to providing other essential services, including internet hotspots and rent relief.

Our Middle School:

We believe a culture of care leads to a culture of achievement. Our middle school is located in Washington Heights where our programs are designed with students' personal interests and learning styles in mind. S2s program is dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. That includes embracing that 89% of S2 families are Hispanic or Latinx.

We are looking for dedicated, mission-aligned teachers across grade levels 6-8. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students. If you have a deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

You will ensure that all students are recognized, supported, and embraced for who they are as learners. You will:

  • Develop culturally-relevant and inquiry-based curriculum
  • Plan interactive lessons that elevate the voices of students and promotes demonstration of learning through multiple modalities
  • Assess and accelerate student growth through data-driven practices
  • Create an inclusive environment that fosters self-advocacy
  • Collaborate with teams to learn with and from each other, to set high expectations across the school, and align instruction to the needs of your students
  • Analyze and study student work to identify trends and misconceptions
  • Monitor student academic and social-emotional growth data to inform cultural practices
  • Maintain ongoing communication with families that include actionable feedback
  • Showcase student achievement through exhibition, publication, and other celebrations

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is required
  • A valid New York State Certification
  • Proven track record of planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated content knowledge, including experience planning lessons aligned with New York State Next Generation State Standards
  • Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
  • Experience working with educational technology
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Compensation & Benefits

At S2 we take as much care of our teachers and staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our teachers by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each educators passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals, and we are proud to provide extended planning time, team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions, and more to ensure our team members all have the tools they need to succeed.

The salary range for teachers at S2 is $68,675 - $121,230; individual salaries are set based on years of experience, education level, and certifications obtained. S2 also has opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with a 401(k) with a 6% organizational match, longevity bonus, generous paid time off, access to a federal student loan debt reduction program, and a friendly work environment.

School in the Square provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School in the Square complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.




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