What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY24-25 : High School Algebra Teacher position at School in the Square?
Who We Are :
School in the Square (S2) is an independent, community-based charter school currently serving elementary and middle school students, with plans to one day serve families from Pre-K - 12th grade. Drawing its name from the concept of the public square or "la placita", our mantra is "Relationships First". S2 is where communities come together to solve problems and celebrate successes. S2 provides a progressive and rigorous learning community in which students thrive physically, emotionally, and academically through differentiated and personalized education and adults grow through rich and robust professional development. Our community is grounded in principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusivity (JEDI), enacting a culturally responsive and sustaining lens to our pedagogical practice and consistently examining the ways we can continue to walk firmly in the pursuit of social justice and against injustice of any kind.
S2 engages, educates, and empowers its students to respond mindfully and creatively to life's opportunities and challenges. We take seriously our obligation as an anchor institution in our community. We understand that our students' ability to learn is directly impacted by their access to basic needs, which is why we established our Family Support Program. Through this program we support over 200 families every month at our bimonthly food pantries, in addition to providing other essential services, including internet hotspots and rent relief.
Our High School Community
In Fall 2024, School in the Square will open the doors of its new high school and welcome a founding class of more than 100 9th graders.
- We believe in a "relationships first" approach to schooling-that social and emotional learning go hand-in-hand with academic learning, each supporting the other.
- We hire smart people whose vision aligns with ours and empower them with the autonomy and resources to get the job done in the most creative, effective, and fulfilling way possible.
- We measure learning with a holistic set of metrics - not limited to test scores- and design our learning environment around that principle.
- We invest in our educators and educational leaders through ongoing feedback, professional development, planning time, and celebration.
- We model what we seek and practice what we preach for our students, their families, and our teachers.
Our High School Teacher
We are looking for inspirational, mission-aligned teachers across all content areas to join our founding staff. Our teachers will ensure high academic standards, fuel inquiry in our students, and cultivate their passions. We are seeking teachers who are passionate about creating opportunities and access for our students that go beyond the core content areas.
For our STEM Special Education Teacher position, we are looking for teachers who have experience teaching math or science and hold a Special Education certification This role will support our SPED students, but with a content-first approach, so our ideal candidate should have a real passion and track record of success in their content area (math or science).
You are our ideal candidate if you :
Responsibilities
You will ensure that all students are recognized, supported, and embraced for who they are as learners. You will :
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
At S2 we take as much care of our teachers and staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our teachers by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each educator's passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals, and we are proud to provide extended planning time, team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions, and more to ensure our team members all have the tools they need to succeed.
The salary range for teachers at S2 is $68,675 - $121,230; individual salaries are set based on years of experience, education level, and certifications obtained. S2 also has opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with a 401(k) with a 6% organizational match, longevity bonus, generous paid time off, access to a federal student loan debt reduction program, and a friendly work environment
School in the Square provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School in the Square complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
Salary : $121,230
