Financial Literacy Teacher (5th-8th) at Riverton Street Charter School

Riverton Charter School Financial Literacy Teacher

Located in St. Albans, NY, Riverton Charter Academy opened in 2010 and serves students K-8. At Riverton, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Riverton Charter School:

• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional classes, tools and resources.
• Academically outperformed the district for the past 12 years on the state test.
• Safe learning environment.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned financial literacy instruction that meets New York State education requirements.
• Develop engaging lesson plans using evidence-based instructional practices and real-world financial scenarios.
• Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction based on student performance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, critical thinking, and responsible decision-making.
• Teach topics including personal budgeting, banking, credit, debt management, investing, taxes, insurance, consumer protection, entrepreneurship, and financial goal setting.
• Integrate technology and instructional resources to enhance student learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and learning needs of students.
• Collaborate with school leadership, counselors, teachers, and support staff to promote student achievement.
• Communicate regularly with students and families regarding academic progress and classroom expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance in accordance with school policies.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, parent conferences, and school events.
• Maintain compliance with all school, network, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Travel requirements:
  Minimal travel may be required for professional development, training, or school-related events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2.0 GPA or greater required.
• Valid New York State teaching certification required or ability to obtain appropriate certification in accordance with NYSED requirements.
• Prior classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching financial literacy, business, economics, mathematics, social studies, or career readiness preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of personal finance principles and financial literacy concepts.
• Strong classroom management and instructional planning skills.
• Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Pay range for this role is $81,512.00 to $89,906.00. Pay determination is based on experience, education, internal equity, and market as defined by NHA.