NY Foundations of Leadership Teacher

Teaching Foundations of Leadership at Achievement First

Foundations of Leadership III (11th grade)  - College & Career Team

Achievement First invites passionate educators to apply for the position of Foundations of Leadership III (11th grade) Teacher for the  school year. Teaching at Achievement First is an ideal position for an educator with deep passion for instruction who is eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect his/her craft. In addition to participating in weekly professional development and team planning meetings, teachers receive consistent high-impact coaching and feedback from a school administrator or teacher‑leader.

This course plays a critical role in the continuum of support for a student attending our high school by teaching and leading the outcomes aligned to the Foundations of Leadership III course, in service of supporting strong post‑secondary outcomes. This role is a good fit for someone who wants to combine their love of teaching with the nuances and complexity of supporting students in the preparation to apply to their postsecondary college or programs.

• Assess
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  As a precursor to the post‑secondary application process, students need to reflect on pieces of their identity, their habits, their interests and future plans. They’ll assess themselves and their potential interests using various tools.
• Reflect
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  Students will use various modalities (peer collaboration, quiet written works, etc.) to reflect on the results of their assessments and consider what those results mean for their post‑secondary pathways and goals.
• Research
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  Students will research the necessary preparation and knowledge needed in order to be ready to pursue their post‑secondary goals and pathways.
• Prepare
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  Students will begin their initial preparation for pursuing post‑secondary options, which includes but is not limited to building initial college or career lists, building a draft resume, completing a solid draft of their personal statement, etc.

• SELF‑ASSESSMENT:
  Completing a self‑assessment to determine strengths and potential career interest and refining one’s purpose after additional reflection and growth.
• SAT PREP:
  Testing preparation and knowledge in order to take the SAT at least once during Junior Year.
• COLLEGE & CAREER LIST:
  Completing research to ensure the student has a balanced list of reach, match, and safety school that meet their academic, social/emotional, and financial fit.

Complete process of identifying and reaching out to teachers to request writing letters of recommendation.

Engaging with families and preparing the necessary information and paperwork to prepare for the financial aid process and inform post‑secondary lists creation to maximize financial support.

Supporting juniors in understanding the purpose of the Personal Statement, its role in the application process, and brainstorming and writing the essay.

• Deliver strong Instruction to support students in building awareness and exposure to the post‑secondary landscape.
• Create systems for students to complete key actions and milestones (You Science career assessment, personal statement, draft college and career list, letter of recommendation request, draft resume).
• Adopt and implement network curriculum with fidelity.
• Engage in strong partnership, coordination and communication via coaching from the Dean of College & Career to support progress monitoring of key actions.
• Commit to ongoing learning about content knowledge and/or willingness to develop knowledge on key topics aligned to post‑secondary throughout the course (SAT, personal statement, post‑secondary exploration, etc.).
• Update data and tracking systems consistently and with fidelity.

• Create a positive, achievement‑oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students.
• Motivate students to realize high academic and behavioral standards.
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