ELA Teacher- Advanced Math & Science III

Position: ELA Teacher - Advanced Math & Science III

Brooklyn, NY

United Charter High Schools is committed to academic excellence in a welcoming, safe school environment. We develop, enlighten and challenge a range of learners to critically and creatively solve problems inside their classrooms, in their communities and out in the world. Through a rigorously structured system of teaching and learning, students advance their understanding of science, math and humanities concepts and master content, knowledge and skills, while project-based experiences spark their civic imagination and appetite for advocacy leadership.

At our 7 charter high schools (Advanced Math and Science / Humanities) across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, students receive personalized academic and social-emotional support, access to clubs, sports, leadership opportunities and internships, with a focus on college and career readiness.

Summary of Position:

Position: ELA Teacher - Advanced Math & Science III

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum
• Assess student growth through formal and informal assessment data
• Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
• Advocate to ensure students receive appropriate supports
• Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school

Additional Content Area Responsibilities:

• Using art as the basis, model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences
• Collaborate with other content teams to weave Art experiences into multi-disciplinary curricula
• Promote culturally relevant pedagogy and experiences in classroom and school activities
• Be reflective, seek feedback, learn from others, and apply feedback

Secondary

Job Functions:

• Support school events, drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies
• Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position
• Support testing, proctoring and scoring as needed

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s degree preferred
• A valid New York State Certification (in content area)
• Limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess NY State certification to work in one of our Charter High Schools
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and assessment of those objectives
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with Common Core State Standards
• Ability to tailor instruction to diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Experience with educational technology

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $68,397 - $127,000 (scale based on certification and years of teaching)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• 8% Employer 403(b) contribution
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• EEO/ADA
• Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with ADA requirements

Compensation Notes: This job description is not a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Management may add or change duties as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity: United Charter High Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any protected characteristic. We strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace and encourage applicants from diverse communities to apply.