High School Math Teacher- Immediate Hire (School Year 26-27)

About the Position

The American Dream School is seeking a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, goal-oriented Math Teacher. Our Math department seeks to introduce students to scientific thinking, equipping them with the knowledge as well as analytical and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for further studies at the college level. We aim to equip students to be responsible citizens in a world shaped by science. We challenge students to gain a genuine understanding and enjoyment of science including its application in real-life situations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support in the development of a rigorous cutting edge Math program that develops scholars as problem solvers and analytical thinkers.
• Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core-aligned American Dream curriculum.
• Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency.
• Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform.
• Implement a co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs.
• Promote a sense of urgency in learning.
• Absorb and grade tests and homework assignments.
• Create meaningful interim assessments that will help drive instruction and prepare students for success on the Regents Exam.
• Maintain accurate records and create reports.
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom.
• Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks.
• Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators.
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups.
• Create annual goal for students’ IEP.
• Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area.
• Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested.
• Participate in yearly IEP conferences.
• Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed.
• Teach one section of an elective course, credit recovery or serve as an advisor for a student club.
• Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy.
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems.
• Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies.
• Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material.
• Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed.
• Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues.
• Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties, responsibilities, and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues.
• Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work.
• Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrates punctuality and reliability, fostering accountability in teaching responsibilities and contributing to a positive, professional work environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field, Master's preferred
• New York State Teaching Certification
• Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills
• Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy
• Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retailer plan
• Vision insurance

Work Schedule

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

Education

Bachelor's

Language

Spanish (Preferred)
English (Preferred)