Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Role

Middle School English teacher; passionate belief in BRICK’s mission; deep desire to work with underserved black and brown students and families. The ideal candidate is solution oriented, uses data to drive instruction, collaborative mindset, responsive to feedback, culturally competent, communicates effectively, and maintains positive relationships with colleagues, students, and families. Teachers must be willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.

• Demonstrating a proficiency in working with black and brown students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrating cultural competence and knowledge of best practices to support students of various socio-economic experiences
• Creating and maintaining a positive, safe, and collaborative classroom environment for students
• Continuously strengthening classroom community by investing students and families in iDream values, Core Values, Mission, and Vision
• Executing network adopted unit and lesson plans to accelerate student learning and social-emotional development
• Execute instructional practices as outlined with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and acceleration as needed
• Attending and actively participating in all required meetings to ensure strong communication and professional development, including department, grade level, and staff meetings
• Participating in regular meetings with their coach to support development, including observation and feedback meetings, planning meetings, and data meetings
• Collaborating with coaches and peers to share best practices and build a strong adult culture
• Utilizing data from student observations as well as summative and formative assessments to inform instruction
• Adjusting instruction as needed to meet the unique needs of students, including adjusting to different learning styles and differentiating instruction
• Teaching and enforcing school-wide systems and structures
• Participating in whole school events and home visits to build strong trusting relationships with students and families
• Exemplifying the BRICK core values (community rootedness, achievement , commitment , identity , empathy and curiosity.)

• Unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students
• Eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and relentless drive to achieve them
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Proficiency in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel
• Prior experience working with children strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university
• Valid teaching license/certification or active pathway to acquire one is required
• Ability to meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and “Highly Qualified” under ESSA
• Current authorization to work in the United States – must have such authorization by first day of employment

• Salary range:
  Competitive compensation package, based upon previous experience
• Salary range: $55,000 - $100,000 a year
• Full time
• Employment Period: 11 months
• Fringe Benefits:
  Retirement (NJ Pension), Health, Vision, Dental

BRICK Networks is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK Networks promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.