SY26-27: Elementary School PE & Health Teacher

About the role

The Elementary School at School in the Square is a Dual Language 1st-5th grade program dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. The school focuses on a creative, bilingual immersion program alongside a focus on SEL.

Responsibilities

• Support the school's efforts to ensure high academic standards while addressing the social-emotional needs of all students.
• Implement interactive, hands-on, and creative learning methods.
• Use technology to support instruction in all areas.
• Utilize assessment data to drive instructional decisions.
• Differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT).
• Engage in restorative practices, anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.
• Show self-reflection and the ability to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction.

Requirements

• A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area.
• A current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including but not limited to:
• Interactive, hands on, creative learning
• Use of technology to support instruction in all areas
• Use of assessment to drive instruction
• Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Knowledge of co-teaching strategies
• Knowledge of ELL strategies
• A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills
• A strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students in both academic and non-instructional situations, respecting and encouraging student effort

Skills

• Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction

Benefits

School in the Square provides an excellent benefits package including:

• A 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• Longevity bonus
• Generous paid time off

Pay

Competitive salary ranges from $68,500 - $124,610 for certified teachers and $65,500 - $121,061 for uncertified teachers.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the unique needs of the school and its students.