High School History Teacher

About the Role

The ideal candidate is an “uber” kid person who absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically and behaviorally. This teacher embraces failure as a natural and welcomed part of the learning process, treats all students with dignity, and teaches non-academic skills such as hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback. The role requires a passion for planning, preparation, data-driven instruction, and a commitment to excellence, with a focus on intellectual preparation to drive student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Commit to daily and long-term lesson planning and instructional preparation to maximize student learning.
• Continuously learn and improve practice by implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students.
• Use data to improve short-term and long-term student achievement goals.
• Take full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture, with a steadfast belief that all students can achieve.
• Act as a team player (crew member) and align with Pharos Academy’s core values and educational viewpoint.

Teacher Performance Outcomes

• At minimum, 75% of all students meet grade-level standards in core content areas as measured by internal assessments and NYS Regents assessments (if applicable).
• At minimum, 33% of all students exceed proficiency in the content area as measured by internal assessments.
• At minimum, 90% of students show growth in the content area as measured by internal assessments.
• At minimum, 75% of students meet grade-level non-academic standards/goals as measured by internal assessments and performance tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in secondary education and/or a History-related field of study.
• Proficiency in the content area you are applying for, with a clear understanding of how to relate it to the real world.
• Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro-social and academic skills.
• Experience working with middle or high school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $80,000.
• 401k plan with 5% employer matching.
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employee wellness.
• Parking for commuters living outside of the Bronx/Manhattan.

Pay

Full-Time Teacher Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $110,000 USD

Growth & Development

• Weekly one-on-one instructional coaching.
• Weekly school-wide or departmentalized professional development.
• Summer Professional Development Institute.