3rd Grade Lead Teacher at Prospect Schools Brooklyn, NY

The Organization

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse ("diverse by design") K-12 college preparatory charter network serving more than 2,700 students in seven schools in Brooklyn. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our experienced team is dedicated to our mission to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, and guided by our Core Values:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically

• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion

• Persistence :
  Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity

• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance

We have a vision to become the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where all students and educators can learn, work, and thrive. Find out more about who we are and what we believe by spending a few minutes reading our Prospector Principles, viewing this peek inside our schools, or reading some stories about our students and educators.

Prospect Schools is seeking an organized, flexible, and mission-driven Teacher to join us in support of our growing network of schools. The ideal candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Prospect Schools and to supporting the success of our students and families. As part of an ambitious and high-performing instructional team, our teachers are expected to create positive, equitable classroom environments that excite and invest our students in their learning goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement culturally responsive lesson plans that engage students and foster a love for learning

• Teach to an intentionally diverse classroom and actively work to engage all students throughout the lesson

• Attend regular coaching meetings with your direct manager and professional development sessions as part of the school team

• Use data-informed methods to modify and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the individual learners

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and effective pedagogy, evidenced by clear and objective-driven instruction and meaningful student engagement practices

• Where applicable, serve as an Advisor to students, motivating students across academic skill levels and cultivating students’ social-emotional awareness and well-being

• Demonstrate successful partnership with classroom or subject area co-teacher and utilize multiple co-teaching models in the classroom

• Consistently model our core values and provide opportunities for students to learn about and practice them

• Set the tone of the classroom as a positive place that fosters both high expectations and student voice and expression

• Set clear expectations and institute routines in order to create a purposeful, supportive, and warm environment for learning

• Build a classroom community that uses culturally sustaining practices to ensure that students feel safe, valued, and respected by adults and their peers

• Build relationships and provide ongoing progress updates through regular communication with the families of all students in your classroom

• Utilize family and student feedback to continuously improve the learning experience for your students

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with families on both an ad hoc basis and during regularly scheduled events, such as Report Card Night

• Demon…