Elementary Teacher

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our philosophy is grounded in the behavioral psychology of Dr. Carol Dweck, the theories of Paolo Freire, and Lisa Delpit which speak to education for social and political change. We believe schools should be places where students engage in innovative opportunities that support and develop wider community change. Our students are change makers who learn to use the power of their voices to improve the world.

Our scholars, our team, families, and our work together to make La Cima a location for positive action for change and development.

to develop students who use their intellectual capacity, social capital and emotional strength of character to be personally successful and to act as effective change‑makers in their communities.

means the peak of a mountain in Spanish. We know that all of our students will attain goals they set for themselves and we recognize that reaching any peak takes planning, preparation, and hard work. We see our school as a place where students develop the skills and the persistence they need to tackle hard tasks and challenges both now and in the future.

Only educators who are elementary school certified will be considered.

We seek mission‑driven, full‑time professionals with high expectations for children and the willingness to engage in deep reflection and growth. Our staff members are persistent, dedicated professionals, who are team players and have a sense of humor. Teachers at La Cima are passionate about the development, learning and success of all children, and relentless about attaining the best outcomes. We seek educators of high personal integrity and character who are committed to social justice, as we believe that we teach who we are.

• 3+ years of classroom experience as a lead teacher in K‑5 environment, preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• NYS Teaching Certification (or eligible for reciprocity) Certification, strongly preferred
• Passionate about social justice and educational equality
• Demonstrates evidence of investing families, colleagues and community members in the success of all students
• Belief in and embodiment of La Cima’s CARE Principles and theory of change

Planning: Adhere to La Cima’s mission and educational philosophy including all curriculum;
Maintain and enrich their expertise in the subject area(s) they teach;
Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and grade level expectations;
Effectively plan with grade level team;
Work together with specialty teachers to create interdisciplinary units of study

Differentiation: Differentiate instruction to best meet the needs of all students;
Provide direct and indirect instruction through engaging, exciting and innovative learning methods;
Create long and short‑term plans, addressing the needs of individual students

Assessments: Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., quizzes, rubrics, written work, performances) that frequently measure student’s progress towards the school’s exit outcomes, including skills and content knowledge;
Prepare students for all required assessments;
Evaluate students’ progress on an ongoing basis and maintain student records;
Track student progress

Invest Scholars and Families: Create a joyful and engaging classroom environment that encourages students’ positive interactions with other students and grown‑ups and mirrors school‑wide expectations;
Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management consistent with school‑wide expectations;
Communicate with parents consistently, as often as necessary to provide information, learn more about students, and share student successes;
Prepare progress reports and lead family conferences

Professional Development: Participate in a variety of staff development programs, including summer institute and throughout the year;
Participate in developing and meeting the goals of an individualized professional growth plan

Cultural Adherence: Work collaboratively with grade level and school‑wide team to develop a culture of learning, both inside and outside of the classroom;
Recognize the importance of living and teaching our core principles every day;
Consistently model a learning orientation for children and colleagues

Perform other duties to support the ongoing development of La Cima, as deemed appropriate by school leadership.