Middle School Science Teacher
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL (THE) - New York City, NY
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About usRenaissance Charter School 2 is a new charter high school in Elmhurst, NY. We areprofessional, agile, innovative and our goal is to identify a passionate and experienced ELAteacher to join our team as a founding 6th Grade ELA Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity tojoin a growing school and help shape our curriculum and instructional approach from the groundup.Renaissance is based on the conviction that a change in the destiny of a single individual canlead to a change in the destiny of a community, nation, and ultimately humankind. Its mission asa PK-12 school is to foster educated, responsible, humanistic young leaders who will throughtheir own personal growth spark a renaissance in New York. Its graduates will be global citizenswith an abiding respect for peace, human rights, the environment, and sustainabledevelopment.We're looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate educator to join our foundingteam of middle school teachers. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 6thgrade ELA classes and participates in building a meaningful school community. The idealcandidate for this position has a background in education, has exceptional communication skills,and a passion for helping others.Responsibilities:? Plan daily lessons adhering to the ELA curriculum for 6th grade students? Plan and deliver engaging and rigorous lessons that align with Common Core StateStandards and school-wide goals? Use data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning for individualstudents? Create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports student learning andgrowth? Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on their progress and performance? Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and parents to support student success andoverall school culture? Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stayup-to-date on best practicesRequirements:? Commitment for onboarding and attending PD last two weeks in August 2024? Bachelor's degree in education, Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred? New York State teaching certification required. TRCS will consider candidates that areeither (a) already fully certified at time of application, or (b) on track to become fullycertified by the first day of employment.? Relevant years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban setting? Understanding of Common Core State Standards and evidence-based instructionalpractices? Experience using data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning forstudents? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborateeffectively with colleagues, parents, and students? Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a belief in the potential of allstudentsSalary and Benefits:Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer acompetitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits,and opportunities for professional development and advancement.To Apply:Please submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed. In your cover letter, please explain yourexperience teaching Science middle school students, your philosophy of education, and why weshould hire you. We look forward to hearing from you!Job Type: Full-timePay: $64,000.00 - $91,000.00 per yearBenefits:? 401(k)? Dental insurance? Flexible schedule? Health insurance? Health savings account? Life insurance? Paid time off? Professional development assistance? Retirement plan? Vision insurance
Created: 2024-10-01