Middle School ELA Teacher

Middle School ELA Teacher, Brooklyn, New York

In-Person Work Required

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy.

We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

You are an educator with experience teaching grades 6-8. You are excited to work closely with our students. You believe that collaboration amongst the adults at a school lead to the highest levels of student achievement. You prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and authentic relationship-building in the classroom. You have demonstrated that you are a reflective practitioner and prioritize the needs of your students first and are committed to doing the work to educate the whole child.

Additionally, you possess the following qualities:

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
• Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes
• Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students and using classroom management strategies to promote safety and inclusion of all students
• Classroom presence: clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions
• Exceptional communication skills: shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
• ELA content and pedagogical knowledge
• Detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Classroom teaching experience required; at least 2 years preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required
• New York State Teaching Certification, preferred
• Master’s Degree in Education, preferred

As a Middle School ELA Teacher, you will be expected to manage the following daily:

• Deliver lessons using a range of culturally-responsive pedagogical strategies to support all students in reaching high-levels of academic and social-emotional growth and achievement
• Intellectually prepare and internalize our shared curriculum and create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans
• Administer and grade assessments and then analyze and act on data
• Keep accurate and organized records of student information
• Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including, but not limited to, morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, and other related practices
• Foster an environment built on restorative practices by ensuring that students are building relationships with one another and repairing harm to the community
• Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as ongoing parent communication
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Assist with non-instructional…