High School Math Teacher

About the role

As a High School Math Teacher with East Harlem Scholars Academies, you will be student-facing the majority of the day. You will collaborate closely with your grade team and the instructional leadership team to internalize, and in some cases develop, curriculum; provide high-quality instruction; track and measure student progress, including managing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) of scholars; create a positive classroom and school culture, and to engage in reflection and continuous improvement.

As a team we will work together to prepare students with the skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to excel academically, lead in their communities, and realize their best possible selves.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with your grade team and the instructional leadership team to internalize, and in some cases develop, curriculum;
• Provide high-quality instruction;
• Track and measure student progress, including managing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) of scholars;
• Create a positive classroom and school culture;
• To engage in reflection and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A minimum of three-year’s experience in relevant educational positions teaching Math (experience teaching Algebra II highly preferred).
• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher, and hold or are in the process of obtaining a New York State teaching certification for your subject/discipline area (required).
• The ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish fluently (preferred).
• Hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards.
• Enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities.
• Believe that every student can and will learn when provided with a quality education.
• Willing to be flexible in your role and adapt to school and student needs.
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning through professional development.

Qualifications

• Successfully partner with classroom co-teacher and utilize multiple co-teaching models in the classroom (only for ICT sections).
• Embodiment and effective modeling of our core values for students to exhibit and practice them.
• Set ambitious goals based on backwards planning, demonstrating locus of control, and aligned with an overall vision for student success, content to be learned, personal knowledge of students, and overall instructional context.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and effective pedagogy, evidenced by clear and objective-driven instruction and meaningful student engagement through active learning practices.
• Set clear expectations and institute routines so as to establish and maintain a purposeful, supportive, and fun environment for learning, in which students feel safe, valued, and respected by adults and their peers.
• Build a classroom community where restorative practices are actively modeled and used to navigate student and community challenges.
• Demonstrate a Team First mindset, through proactive contributions to the community, and advances his/her practice through reflection, development opportunities, participation in the professional community, and actively engaging families and community members.

Skills

• Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish fluently (preferred).
• Experience teaching Math, especially Algebra II (highly preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and support students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Effective classroom management and organization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Twelve annual, accrued paid time off days to use in addition to the school breaks and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (employee pays semi-monthly contribution).
• A 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer-paid contribution after one year.
• Life insurance, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Pre-tax commuter and transit plans.
• Flexible spending health reimbursement accounts.
• Longevity and referral bonuses for eligible employees based on years of service and successful referrals.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• East Harlem relocation reimbursement.