Elementary School Teacher

Position Description :

Salary : Based on Experience

The mission of the Charter School of Educational Excellence (CSEE) is to produce students who meet or exceed all New York State learning standards. CSEE will create a challenging learning environment with high expectations for every child, emphasizing the basic subject areas of English-language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. The school will employ a standards-based and research-proven curriculum, implement best educational practices, use a variety of assessments to measure ongoing student progress in skills and content learning, and support teachers with professional development activities aligned with the instructional program.

Responsibilities & duties (including, but not limited to) Instructional Planning -

Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students

Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with the Administration

Teach students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary

Document 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

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 toward learning objectives using the schools formative and summative assessment tools.

Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on various metrics.

Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress toward meeting expectations and achieving goals.

Use student data to reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress to improve instruction and personal practice.

Develop and use various assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice.

Ensure that grade teachers submit all test data to the Principal in a timely manner.

Complete all report cards, progress reports, anecdotal, and other assigned tasks 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 instructional functions without exceptions.

Extracurricular Activities

Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.

Provide opportunities and supervise activities for students to demonstrate individually.

Student Support & School Culture

Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.

Establish, involve, and assist students in developing, maintaining, and evaluating their work.

Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances

Oversee and assist with student arrival / dismissal

Work closely with all school community members, model citizenship, collaboration, and support of one another.

Other tasks as assigned by the Administration

Academic & certification qualifications

Masters Degree preferred

Bachelors Degree required

New York Teacher Certification a MUST

Work experience & skills

Minimum of two years K 4 Certified teaching experience

Able to improve curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade-level team

Passionately dedicated to the schools mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous elementary foundation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote the 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 populations in some capacity is preferred

Educational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work 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

Compensation

A competitive compensation package is available, including base salary and complete benefits.

Applying & selection process

After you submit your cover letter and resume, CSEE will review your documents. Candidates with a track record of success will be invited to an interview. Candidates who are successful in the interview must create a lesson plan and present a demo lesson in a classroom setting with the schools Administration team present.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

Salary : $58,410 - $74,420