Democracypreppublicschools
Elementary School Teacher
New York, NY. Posted 9 months ago
The role
You will create a classroom culture of high expectations and support to foster academic and personal growth for scholars. You will implement research-based curriculum, use data to drive instruction, and build relationships with families and colleagues.
What you will do
- Create and maintain a classroom atmosphere characterized by high expectations and high support.
- Engage in training, reflection, and dialogue around issues of race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Plan and prepare for the effective implementation of a coherent, research-based curriculum.
- Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practice.
- Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective and frequent communication.
- Improve practice through weekly coaching sessions, professional development, and collaborative reflection.
- Cultivate the social-emotional growth of all scholars.
- Engage students in conversations and activities about current events, community service, and culture.
- Participate in school-wide events and tasks including transitions, family conferences, and tutoring.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to create an inclusive and positive classroom culture that emphasizes high expectations for all scholars.
- Commitment to professional growth through coaching, reflection, and collaborative work with colleagues.
Nice to have
- 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in urban education
- State certification
Benefits
- medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 403B matching
- parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a laptop
Before you apply
- We request transcripts as part of our onboarding process.
About the company
Democracy Prep Public Schools is committed to ensuring all scholars succeed in the college of their choice and lead a life of active citizenship. Their mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars who will change the world.