DREAM Charter School, a rigorous, K-8 public charter school in East Harlem, has an immediate need for a dynamic individual to serve as a 3rd Grade Leave Replacement Teacher. We are looking for an experienced educator to start in January and continue for a minimum of three months. Based on the success of the Leave Replacement Teacher, there is a possibility for the person to stay on as a teacher until end of the year and even continue into the following school year as a full-time teacher.
DREAM Charter School's mission is to prepare students for high-performing high schools, colleges and beyond through a rigorous academic program that develops critical thinkers who demonstrate a love of learning, strong character, and a commitment to wellness and active citizenship. Join a team that is making a difference in East Harlem and is committed to the mission of helping students recognize their potential and realize their dreams.
DREAM is part of the Harlem RBI family. Harlem RBI serves over 1,000 East Harlem youth by providing free, high-quality summer and after-school programs to youth ages 5-21 years in an intensive multi-year commitment that connects youth and families to age-appropriate programs and passionate professional staff over time. Harlem RBI was recently recognized as one of the Best 50 Non-Profits to Work For in the country by The Nonprofit Times.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily teaching tasks to ensure the academic performance for all students;
- Plan and implement Common Core-aligned curriculum with co-teacher;
- Meet regularly to share best practices with grade team and other colleagues;
- Follow all school-wide systems and procedures in the classroom and hallways;
- Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students;
- Consult and evaluate assessment data to enhance student performance and designed curriculum;
- Establish a strong classroom culture through structured procedures and strong relationships with co-teacher, students and their families.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required;
- Master's Degree in Education or Special Education preferred;
- A minimum of two-years teaching experience;
- Valid New York State certifications preferred;
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred;
- Experience with lesson planning for elementary aged youth;
- A results-driven educator with substantial experience using Common Core-aligned curriculum;
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;
- A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at risk of educational failure.
Compensation:
DREAM salary is highly competitive with the New York City Department of Education and other charter schools, and is based on experience and qualifications. All DREAM teachers receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement account, life insurance and access to social services through our Employee Assistance Program.
Our Promise to DREAM Students
- High expectations for all students
- Individualized attention - two teachers in every classroom
- 12-month school year, including six-week summer program
- Extended school day
- Focus on physical education, nutrition and health
- Arts, music and dance for all students
Our Promise to DREAM Teachers
- High-quality professional development and support
- Individualized coaching, weekly trainings and regular feedback
- Weekly grade team meetings to analyze data, plan instruction, and share best practices
- Collaborative environment with caring, dedicated and driven colleagues
- Co-teaching in every classroom
- Colleagues who are continuously working together to improve their practice
- Supportive, accessible leadership team
- Data driven organization
- Systems, practices and beliefs that drive student achievement
For more information, visit DREAM Charter School on the web at http://www.dreamschoolnyc.org.
How to apply
Join our DREAM Team:
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:jobs@dreamschoolnyc.org. Please indicate "DREAM Leave Replacement Teacher" in the subject line and kindly let us know how you heard of the opportunity. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
DREAM Charter School is an equal opportunity employer.
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