Elementary 2nd grade

Position Description :

Reports to : Elementary School Assistant Director

Duties & Responsibilities

Work in a collaborative team teaching or individual classroom setting

Engage students in standard-aligned, active learning

Cultivate a safe, welcoming and rigorous learning environment

Use assessment data to inform instruction and improve student learning

Utilize online student systems to track student progress

Contribute to program design and implementation at grade level

Participate in all staff programs and academic planning, implementation, and evaluation

Work collaboratively with other staff and teachers daily

Enforce and uphold school policies and culture

Communicate effectively and maintain consistent relationships with students, colleagues, and families

Any additional responsibilities assigned by Administration

Key Skills, Attitudes and Behaviors :

Expert in foundational reading, writing and math skills and socio-emotional needs for elementary students

Strong commitment to success of all students, in academics, character and leadership development

Receptive to ongoing coaching, development and evaluation

Energetic, motivated, innovative and prepared

Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset committed to helping develop the components and culture of the school

Wide-ranging intellectual and educational interests

Excellent communication skills

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred

Valid NYS Teaching Certificate preferred

At least one year of teaching experience in an urban environment preferred

Spanish proficiency preferred but not required

About Inwood Academy for Leadership :

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of Washington Heights and Inwood.

All staff must be willing to commit to our mission :

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will empower students in Inwood, Washington Heights and the Bronx to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness.

Our staff regard our student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond.

IAL is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience for all students we serve. We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring and restraint).

Last updated : 2024-11-17

Salary : $58,000 - $110,000