2024-25 Middle School STEM (Math/Science) Teacher - ...

An Invitation to Apply for the Position ofMiddle School STEM Teacher (MathScience) (Available 2024-2025)Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School II (Grades K-8) - In Fall 2024, school will be located at 263 E 203rd St. Bronx, NYBoys Prep Bronx (Grades K-8)Bronx, NYWhat Sets Public Prep Apart?Public Prep is a network of single-gender K-8 schools and co-ed PreK rooted in the belief that all scholars can and will achieve exemplary academic results. In addition to rigorous, joyful and engaging academics, Public Prep emphasizes social-emotional learning as critical to supporting the whole child. Strong learning partnerships between families and staff are key to living out our core value of community and building the collaborative structures needed to ensure that our scholars are loved and supported both at school and at home. Each school has a deeply committed leadership team and staff that strives to work collaboratively to build a warm, joyful, and rigorous culture.Public Prep is committed to investing in our adult learning culture. As a team member at Public Prep, you can anticipate a learning environment where the best interest of scholars, their growth, and success is at the center of everything we do. As such, we tailor adult development opportunities to ensure that high expectations, the embodiment of a growth mindset, displays of humility, and data-informed decision-making is evident in our work. Our professional development takes place within coaching cycles, ongoing observation and feedback, and targeted professional development opportunities within the network and from outside providers.Public Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $67,000-$89,898. We know that the quality of our benefits is important for our adults and their families, so we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes Oxford Medical, United DentalVision, life insurance, wellness benefits, a flexible spending account, paid time offleave benefits, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, student loan repayment assistance, homeownership programs, and a 403(b) package with a 5% employer match. Our employees also qualify for both NYS Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.Public Preparatory Network is an Equal Opportunity employer. Public Preparatory Network is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.Duties & ResponsibilitiesInstruction and PreparationAddress the learning needs of all learners in your classroom.Plan instruction that creates independent learning opportunities for students.Present a passion for learning, growth mindset and a love for reading.Provide cognitively engaging lessons and learning activities.Provide authentic opportunities to process content.Use data to drive decision making for your students that will increase student outcomes.Deliver high quality Core Content in the assigned content area integrating Social Emotional instructional practices.Relationship Building and Student SupportCreate a predictable, physically, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environment for all stakeholders (students, family members, teachers and Staff).Make space for student voice and choice.Use the principles of restorative justice to manage conflicts and redirect undesired behavior.Manage student behaviors and use mistakes as learning opportunities.Hold a high bar for effort, persistence and quality of work.Celebrate progress and recognize student achievement.Family and Community EngagementCreate positive relationships by showing care and trust with families.Provide weekly communication touch points for vite families and caregivers to participate authentically within the classroom and learning opportunities.Provide families with the tools and tips that they can work on and support their students at home.Professional ResponsibilitiesCommit to being reflective and responsive to feedback that will impact your practice.Participate in school and network wide professional development opportunities including but not limited to, mentorship, coaching coaching cycles, observation and feedback rounds.Constantly reflect on your practice, content knowledge and pedagogical skill.Maintain accurate records for grading, progress monitoring and communication.Collaborate with colleagues and invest in yourself as an adult learner.Supporting the school as directed by the PrincipalAcademic Director.Qualifications:A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityAn M.A., Ed.M or master's degree in English, History, or a relevant content area, preferredNew York State Certification for relevant grades and content area or demonstrated process toward receiving reciprocity for certification from other statesA minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time middle school teacherDemonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferredEvidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysisExceptional organization and planning skillsSuperior written and verbal communication skillsAn ability to work collaborativelyA commitment to single-sex educationConversational or fluent Spanish is a plus but not requiredA strong work ethic and sense of humor

Created: 2024-10-19