Description
We are seeking a 4th-grade General Education Teacher to join our team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.
Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities The staff of CPCS is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths.
Responsibilities:
- Plan for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities
- Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms, analyze student data, and develop best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas
- Employ a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students
- Apply data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plans
- Develop an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal
- Utilize technology, including a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades
Who We Seek Challenge Preparatory Charter School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:
- Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum
- Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication
- Strategic problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members
- Exceptional management and organizational skills
- Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability, and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- NYS certification preferred
- Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap
- Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
- The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning
- Strong teamwork ethic
- Ability to use data to drive instruction
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary: USD 65,000-95,000 per-year-salary
- Paid time off
- Matching of retirement contributions up to 3%
- Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
- Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
- Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
- Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals