Job Description

Job Description

Middle School Teacher – Content areas (Math, Science, History)

International Leadership Charter Middle School is building on 20 successful years of sending hundreds of students to college at the flagship school the International Leadership Charter H.S. the International Leadership Charter launches its new Middle School with the same mission and a new vision. The rigorous and innovative curriculum makes the future of Science (S.T.E.A.M.), including Robotics and coding, accessible to all Middle School students. The middle school is in School District 10 in the Bronx. Our Mission: Change lives and transform communities’ one scholar at a time.

Position Description

All Content Teachers- facilitates students’ development and acquisition of reading comprehension, persuasive and expository writing, creative writing grammar, and vocabulary skills. Under the supervision of the Head of School, the Social Studies Teacher develops a deep conceptual understanding of concepts aligned with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. The teacher facilitates the successful implementation of a rigorous standards-based curriculum to ensure students master the standards and meet the academic goals and is responsive to the diverse learning needs of all students including general education, students with disabilities, and English Language Learners. The Social Studies teacher works with the school administrators to implement school procedures and policies and communicates with students, parents, guardians, and/or caregivers.

Position Duties and Expectations:

• Prepare bi-weekly lesson plans and deliver an academically rigorous course of study aligned to our school’s goals, curriculum and the New York State Next Generations Learning Standards
• Ensure high levels of student engagement and achievement in accordance with our school's performance benchmarks.
• Communicate high academic and behavioral expectations to our scholars
• Create a classroom environment conducive to optimizing teaching and learning
• Collect, analyze and report student performance data
• Actively participate in professional development activities and participate in reflective practice and implement strategies to improve teaching and learning
• Maintain a professional appearance and deportment.
• Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
• Work autonomously and creatively within school established guidelines and policies.
• Use evaluative feedback as a tool for growth and development
• Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, share teaching insights, and coordinate student learning.
• Knowledge of office and educational software sufficient to function smoothly in a highly technology-based environment (including but not limited to Zoom, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email)
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards, demonstrate ability to be part of a team
• Dependability, integrity, and a strong commitment to our charter school’s vision
• Participate in and contribute to teacher team meetings, department meetings, data inquiry team meetings, and coaching and professional development sessions

Our Vision for Cultural Proficiency

The International Leadership Charter Middle School community will think like global citizens by valuing diversity and celebrating the dynamics of difference. This process occurs when everyone gains an appreciation and understanding of history, language, and culture as it relates to the world. This culturally responsive perspective is designed to create an environment where we can embrace and value our cultural differences and similarities within, among, and between groups.

Our Vision for Academic Excellence

ILCMS will be a world-class school with students who achieve excellence both personally and academically. Staff will be experts in their field who are dedicated to life-long learning and student success; families will partner with staff to help students achieve their maximum potential; and students will constantly strive to improve in everything they do. Students, parents, and the community will establish a safe and supportive environment that will maximize the potential of all students. We will provide differentiated learning experiences through authentic, creative, engaging, and challenging instructional practices based on individual learning styles. As a family, we will foster success for all students in order to promote college and career readiness, as well as equip students with skills needed for life in the 21st century.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or currently in a master's program with certification pending
• NYS Certification preferred: Grades 1-6 or 7-12
• 1-3 years of teaching experience preferred
• Ability to work in a high paced charter school that requires a high degree of accountability, personal initiative and social and emotional intelligence.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation will be commensurate with level of experience and certification, to include a competitive base salary as well as health, dental, vision and 401 (K). Faculty has 6 weeks paid summer vacation and 10 school days off during the winter break. You will be a part of a founding team that will inaugurate a new state-of-the-art facility.

Additional Application Instructions:

• Resume must be accompanied by a cover letter
• COVID Vaccination Card required
• Salary Range: $65,000.00-$80,000.00

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