What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-level Elementary position at Success Academy?
**Teach and Inspire at Success Academy**
We are seeking passionate educators to join our diverse community in Queens, NY, contributing to a high-performing network of K-12 charter schools.
Teachers will receive comprehensive training to provide rigorous, whole-child education to students from low-income neighborhoods, fostering essential leadership skills and academic growth.
This role offers opportunities for professional development, classroom management, and collaboration within a vibrant educational environment.
**Diverse Communities: A Unique Opportunity**
Queens is known for its rich diversity, offering a unique opportunity to connect with families from all walks of life.
Enjoy an unparalleled variety of cuisines, cultural events, and local treasures.
**Accessible Lifestyle**
With its beautiful parks, libraries, and thriving arts scene, Queens is an ideal place to work and unwind.
As a teacher in New York City's top-performing network of K-12 charter schools, you will join a team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers and leaders, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas, and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on.
**What We Offer**
A background in education is not required. At Success Academy, we provide you with extensive training and a proven curriculum so you can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson plans.
Manage a classroom of 20 scholars.
Provide timely feedback and support to help students improve.
Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success.
**Professional Growth and Development**
Success Academy gives you unparalleled opportunities to gain valuable professional skills and advance rapidly with leadership opportunities available both in the classroom and outside.
Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your peers and mentors.
Learn to assess and analyze data to chart your students' growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly.
Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance.
**Requirements**
A bachelor's degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (a background in education is not required).
Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations).
Confidence and Presence: You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment.
Passion for Content: You relish literature, science, history, and/or math and independently seek to deepen your knowledge of subjects that interest you.
Planning and Organizational Skills: You have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and are able to plan around competing priorities.
Emotional Intelligence: You have strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Learner: You are intellectually curious and are motivated to master new skills. You welcome feedback and coaching that will help you achieve your goals.
