4th-grade General Education Teachers K-5 - ICT (26-27 SY)

About the role

The staff of Challenge Preparatory Charter School (CPCS) is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth.
• Provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.
• Participate in after-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts, and family programs.
• Engage in in-house committees of special programs.
• Attend professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments.
• Share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms, analyze student data, and develop best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas.
• Implement data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plans.
• Create an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
• Utilize technology, including a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• NYS certification preferred.
• Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap.
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred.
• The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning.
• A strong teamwork ethic.
• The ability to use data to drive instruction.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary.
• Paid time off.
• Matching of retirement contributions up to 3%.
• Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit.
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning.
• Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals.

Selection Process

• Phase I - Virtual Interview with the HR Recruiter.
• Phase II - Demo, Panel Interview, and Interview with the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning K-5.
• Final - Reference Check, Offer, and Contract.

Schedule

This full-time position begins in mid-August and goes through the end of June.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit https://challengecharterschools.org/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and committed to educating students.