Elementary Classroom Teacher Job at BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, New York, NY

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  • BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Bronx Arts

Bronx Charter School for the Arts (Bronx Arts) is a public k-8 school, located in both the Hunts Point and Soundview sections of the South Bronx. Bronx Arts is founded on the principle that a rich and vibrant background in the arts is a key component of achieving academic excellence. We strive to serve as a model that encourages creativity and innovation in the classroom and inspires students to develop the intellectual and personal fortitude to realize their dreams. At Bronx Arts, students receive daily instruction in theater, dance, music, and visual arts, and lessons in these subjects are integrated into the academic curriculum.

Opportunity Summary

Bronx Arts seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher responsible for promoting a positive school culture while working with parents, students, and community members to ensure that the high expectations we have for our students are maintained in their classroom. Teachers must use their knowledge of the development of young children, in ways which young children learn to support the social, emotional and cognitive development of our scholars.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and teach engaging lessons that tightly aligned to Bronx Arts' curriculum and NYS standards & benchmarks.
  • Provide individual or small group instruction for students who require additional academic support.
  • Differentiate small group instruction for students with special needs.
  • Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards.
  • Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom.
  • Create and maintain strong relationships with students and families.
  • Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute
  • Participate in Grade Team meetings to gather information about student progress and assist in developing program recommendations.
  • Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setback.

Requirements:

  • A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required) from an accredited college or university. Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum three years teaching experience in their discipline.
  • NYS teaching certification or pending in their discipline and/or meets NYS certification eligibility requirements.
  • The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
  • Passion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gap
  • Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
  • Experience teaching in underserved areas a plus

Compensation

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include: Health, Paid Time-Off, Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefit Program. Optional benefits include: Retirement Investment (403b Plan), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, and Medical Flexible Spending Account.

Bronx Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Bronx Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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