High School Teacher (2021-2022 School Year)

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Promise Academy Charter is looking for a High School Teacher (2021-2022 School Year)

Location: New York, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Description:

We are seeking High School Teachers for the 2021-2022 school year.

The ideal High School Teacher will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and a desire for working in a school setting that fosters a love for children.

When students enter HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools, we make a promise to help each one gets to and through college.

Everything we give our students—from world-class instruction and exceptional extracurricular activities to social emotional support and healthy meals—is aimed at fulfilling that promise.

Our schools have a longer school day and year, helping us keep our kids safe and engaged, ensure their success in core subject areas, and give them an immersive, well-balanced education that includes exposure to the arts, daily physical activity, and field trips to museums, performances, sporting events and, of course, college campuses.

To support our teachers, we provide them with bi-weekly professional development, access to top-of-the-line technology, including a personal laptop, and Smartboards and tablets in the classroom. Additionally, our teachers are surrounded by colleagues and professionals—ranging from academic and instructional coaches and deans of students to guidance counsellors and social workers—all committed to ensuring the success for every child.

As a teacher at Promise Academy, you will take your place in a team that seamlessly surrounds children in a safe, enriching environment, making sure they reach their full potential.

Our team has been comprehensively reviewing best practices from local, national, and international school systems and following government guidelines to ensure we are taking all possible safety measures related to the pandemic.

Our safety protocols have been enhanced with the advice and assistance of experts in the areas of public health, epidemiology, air quality control, space design and layout, and building capacity.

Our organization continues to prioritize the safety of all students and staff as we navigate these unprecedented times.

High School Teacher Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
Ensure lessons are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with Common Core State Standards
Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school’s content and skill standards
Maintain an organized classroom environment that facilitates learning
Ensure that students master grade-level standards
Maintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all students
Incorporate direct instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work to engage students, keep classes focused and infuse a lasting desire to learn
Work with teaching assistants and/or teaching fellows to provide an effective classroom environment and address the needs of individual students
Follow the school’s policies and procedures for student conduct and discipline, and refuse to tolerate classroom disruptions
Develop clear evaluation criteria and distribute to students prior to assignments
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
Share responsibility for grade level and school-wide activities
Opportunity to work Saturdays during test prep season – additional compensation provided