SY2627 Bilingual Art Teacher (English-Spanish)

Report to: Principal | Coaching support provided by: Dean of Instruction | Location: Brooklyn, NY (Sunset Park)

About the LEEP Academy Familia

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School serves students in grades K-5. At LEEP our educators use effective instructional techniques to provide a high-quality dual language program, located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and academically rigorous dual language education that empowers students to become bilingual, bicultural, and bi-literate. We are committed to serving our diverse community and utilizing families as partners in their student’s education. We learn and practice five core virtues: Cariño/Love, Respeto/Respect, Valentía/Courage, Gratitud/Gratitude, and Alegría/Joy.

About the Role

The Art Teacher is a dedicated and goal-oriented professional who develops and provides engaging and rigorous instruction. This individual regularly evaluates student progress to drive academic progress.

Responsibilities

• Executes the mission of LEEP Dual Language Academy
• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards, and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be
• Consistently reflects on self, as well as instructional practices, to achieve these academic goals
• Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, lesson study, co-planning, book study groups, and other learning work
• Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned art lessons
• Analyze student performance data to inform instruction, provide targeted interventions, and track progress toward mastery of grade-level content and testing benchmarks
• Design and implement differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, including English Language Learners and students with IEPs
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and school leadership to ensure curriculum alignment, pacing, and consistency
• Maintain strong classroom management and cultivate a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports academic risk-taking and persistence
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and strategies for supporting learning at home
• Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen content knowledge and instructional practices
• Plan student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals, and program objectives
• Analyze assessment data and use it to inform and differentiate your instruction
• Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences
• Select and use effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establish a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Manage the classroom in a positive manner and keep students on task through the use of Responsive Classroom practices
• Attend, participate, and facilitate team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times
• Prepare, administer, and review all required student assessments
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate by the Principal
• Some weekends and evenings are required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 1-3 years of elementary teaching experience
• Valid NYS Teaching Certification or currently on the pathway to certification required
• Fluency in English and Spanish languages
• Firm commitment to student academic progress
• Motivation to work as part of a team and possess a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Ability and desire to receive and implement feedback from the leadership team and colleagues to drive professional growth

Benefits

• Paid Time off including personal time, sick time, and school breaks (The week of Thanksgiving, 2 Weeks for winter break, February/mid-winter break, and spring break)
• Balance Fridays for Sustainability
• Summer Break Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Full-Day Professional Development Days
• Grade Team Meetings
• Coaching: Live coaching, One on One coaching meetings, Peer observations
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Mental Health and Counseling Services provided by Health Advocate and Talkspace
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% Employer Match Contribution available on Day 1 of Plan Enrollment

Pay

The starting compensation for this role is between $65,000.00 to $88,000.00 per year. The starting salary will depend on multiple factors including professional experience, education, and certifications.

Schedule

This role is a full-time position.