Accel Learning in 1317 Paterson Plank Road - Hiring Now

We are looking for a dynamic after-school instructor to join our after-school program. In this role, you'll be in charge of overseeing and planning daily activities, preparing learning materials, and helping students with homework. You'll also create progress reports to inform parents about their child's studies and personal development.

Teacher 2024 - 2025 About Tribeca Preparatory Tribeca Prep is a 12-month independent special education early childhood and elementary school. Our goal is to prepare our students for a less restrictive environment by developing their academic and social skills. Through our cohesive team of teachers, specialists and therapists, we offer our promising learners in grades PK-8, a rigorous, learner-centered, education with integrated support that fosters independence and self-advocacy. Head Teachers will provide academic instruction and social-emotional support to students in collaboration with our Director of Education and our related service providers. Our classrooms consist of six to eight students who have similar needs in the areas of communication, academic skills, and social emotional skills. The classroom includes a number of instructors based on the students’ needs. The head teacher is responsible for student assessments and creating, implementing and overseeing the delivery of an individualized program of instruction for each student. The Head Teacher is also responsible for working with instructors to ensure that students’ academic goals are met in a positive learning environment. Position Start Date: Immediate About the Position Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in elementary education, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field. ● Knowledge and skills in working with children with autism, ADHD and other developmental and learning disabilities. ● New York State certification in Special Education. ● New York State certification in Early Childhood Education Responsibilities: ● Plan and implement high-quality, engaging lessons that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students and adhere to the common core state standards. ● Regularly assess the students and the curriculum to adapt content and instruction as appropriate; communicate assessment results to parents. ● Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs. ● Maintain accurate records and carefully managed portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement. ● Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintain a high level of expectation for student success. ● Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on students academic and social-emotional progress through parent-teacher conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails (daily emails/phone conferences may be required). ● Provide quarterly progress reports for all students. ● Attend all faculty meetings and required special events. Successful candidates for the position should possess the following qualities: ● Special Needs Experience: They should have prior experience working in special needs learning spaces. They should possess deep knowledge and passion for their area(s) of specialty within special education, allowing them to effectively cater to the diverse needs of the students. ● Creative Designers of Learning: They should be creative in designing learning experiences that engage students. They should leverage student interests, real-world problems, and professional tools/experts to create purposeful experiences that drive student learning. ● Excellent Communicators: They should excel in communication, actively listening, and asking probing questions. They should be able to engage with all members of the school community and strike a balance between candor and empathy. All staff understands the importance of data and report writing as this information is vital to each student’s growth. ● Community and Collaboration Focused: They should prioritize community and collaboration. Successful candidates recognize the value of divergent viewpoints and understand the importance of leveraging them for collective improvement and building positive relationships. Salary: Salaries are competitive and based on experience and training. Tribeca Prep offers a competitive benefits package, including (80%) employer-paid health insurance, dental/vision insurance options, 401k matching options, and ample professional development opportunities. To apply for this position please submit your resume. Please be advised that applicants will be subject to fingerprinting and a criminal record review pursuant to Article 43 of the New York City Health Code. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Tribeca Preparatory to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.

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