What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Teacher (2024-2025) position at OWN - Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools?
About Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools (OWNCS) is a small, innovative network of school committed to educating students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our educational philosophy is based on inquiry, active and experiential learning, and social justice. As a member of the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition and with schools in various stages of certification to be International Baccalaureate Schools, OWNCS is committed to the goals of equity, diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. Our programs endeavor to develop educators and students who are committed to understanding how they can be positive instruments of change on the local and global levels.
We are committed to providing strong educational opportunities for children in underserved communities. We believe in the importance of creating socio-economically and culturally diverse schools.
A successful candidate for this position will embody confidence, exercise good judgement and must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including students, senior staff, co-workers, and teachers.
Position Summary
OWNCS 3 is seeking dynamic, talented educators to provide exemplary instructional practices, work hard to meet the high-accountability demands and close achievement gaps. Our ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of OWNCS, an understanding and respect for the culture of all members of our school community, and a desire for working in a school setting that fosters a love for children.
Primary Tasks
- Spanish teacher will instruct students in Spanish specific classrooms
- Engage in differentiated instruction to bridge gaps, optimize learning, and meeting individual students' learning needs and styles.
- Plan for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged.
- Measure student achievement of, and progress toward, the learning objectives and big goals with formative and summative assessment tools.
- Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting big goals by frequently checking for understanding.
- Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice.
- Communicate and reinforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance, aligned with the OWNCS culture and core values.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, authorizer and community.
Required Education and Skills
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or related discipline
- Authorization to work and live in the United States of America
- Must have appropriate credentials as designated by New York State Education Department and in accordance with definitions and requirements to be designated a highly qualified and certified teacher as defined by ESSA and NCLB.
Preferred
- NYS Certification
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Salary & Benefits
- Salary ranges from $67,818 to $142,872 depending on certifications, educational level, and years of experience
- Health/Dental/Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid time off
- Student loan forgiveness
OWNCS EEO Statement
OWNCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, actual or perceived mental or physical disability, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), sex/gender, gender identity, presentation, expression or nonconformity (including cisgender/transgender, non-binary or intersex status)or perceived sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality,, marital status, domestic partner status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, actual asexuality), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status, credit history, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (each a “Protected Characteristic”).
Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities discipline, discharge and general treatment during employment.
Salary : $67,818 - $142,872
