Elementary School Teacher

Bridge Prep is a unique, mission driven public charter elementary school on Staten Island. We are dedicated to providing a student-centered educational option for our students, many of whom have dyslexia or other language-based reading difficulties. At Bridge Prep, we ensure that our students gain the skills and confidence to meet their full academic potential. Our innovative and rigorous student-centered environment develops our students into confident, creative, life-long learners.

Our academic offerings are rooted in our commitment to the Science of Reading and multisensory instruction approaches which provide all students with an experience focused on academic and personal growth through targeted support. All our staff members share the same belief that all students can learn, regardless of their differing learning styles or academic ability, if they are provided with the necessary and appropriate learning environment.

Position

Description:

Teachers are critical to achieving a culture of achievement at Bridge Prep. We are seeking innovative, talented, and dedicated educators to bring their skills, experience, and energy to our collaborative, student-centered learning environment, and want our teachers to be committed, dynamic, and innovative pedagogues.

Essential Functions:

• Create a collaborative and supportive learning environment where all students can learn.
• Plan and facilitate engaging lessons, as part of a classroom teacher pair, in alignment with NY State Standards and Bridge Prep’s curriculum.
• Routinely analyze data with the purpose of increasing student achievement.
• Build students’ academic and social emotional skills through modeling and explicit instruction.
• Engage in Professional Learning opportunities to improve knowledge and skills with the purpose of increasing student achievement.
• Maintain regular and open communication with families to promote the success and growth of all students and promote family participation, inclusion and collaboration.
• Advocate to ensure students receive appropriate support and services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP’s in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Participate in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) meetings, parent conferences, and multidisciplinary meetings to support student progress.
• Collaborate with the co-teacher to differentiate instruction through effective lesson planning and use a variety of strategies to support student learning and engagement and positive classroom environment.

Reporting:
This is a full time position reporting to the Principal or their designee(s).

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current New York State (or other state) elementary school teaching certification
• Commitment to or experience working with students at various academic levels
• An understanding of special education mandates, protocols, processes, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and service plans
• Experience analyzing data to create, implement, and reflect on student instructional goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dual Certification in both General Education and Special Education
• Experience as a classroom teacher working with students at a variety of academic levels, with experience working with struggling readers most preferred
• Evidence of strong classroom management skills
• Experience with remediation strategies for students of varying ability levels
• Experience in data evaluation and applied decision making

Qualities and Core Values

A successful candidate will:

• Maintain a demonstrated passion for Bridge Prep’s mission, vision and core values.
• Commit to developing a strong track record of building positive relationships across various stakeholder groups, demonstrating a value towards diversity and inclusivity.
• Maintain a steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
• Exhibit cultural competencies to work in a diverse school community and a willingness to examine own biases across lines of sameness and difference.
• Maintain professionalism through excellent organizational skills, timeliness, regular communication, and meeting deadlines.
• Be self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow one's practice.
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