Associate Teacher (2nd Grade)
14 days ago
Schenectady
Job DescriptionSalary: $53,000-$67,809 About Us At Destine Prep, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming learning environment that offers an enriching and rigorous curriculum to scholars in Schenectady, New York. Our schools provide an extended learning day and school year and enrichment activities in music and the arts to ensure your child receives the high-quality education they deserve. Role Overview: The Associate Teachers role is to observe and learn from Lead Teachers, co-teaches with Lead Teachers, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage, and support the grade team with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Duties & Responsibilities: • Plan and deliver instruction while maintaining and improving instructional techniques and classroom management, including assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities., • Observes Lead Teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management., • Teach classes under the supervision of Lead Teachers and School Leadership., • Provide substitute teaching coverage for the grade team within the school., • Supports Lead Teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction., • Provides appropriate supervision of students during class, breaks, meals, and transitions to maintain an optimal work environment and to ensure students safety and well-being. Helps to co-lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon. Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch, and after school., • Adaptability to professional development requirements and norms with a growth mindset to continuous improvement., • Responsible for the visual, organizational and physical appearance of your classroom to ensure the students have a productive and safe learning environment., • Assist with various work inside and outside the classroom, including supporting the main office team, teaching, and helping coordinate classes, organizing student events, and developing mentoring learning partnerships with students., • Potentially teach one or more classes or small groups of students or one or more subject blocks., • Attending and participating in events outside regular school hours (e.g., family nights, student performances, prom, field trips, report card nights, Teacher-Parent Conferences, being available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents, etc.)., • Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students progress., • Develop academically rigorous lessons, and create unit plans, rubrics, and assessments., • Provide students daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs., • Teach one or more classes or small groups of students (middle and high school) or one or more subject blocks (elementary school)., • Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, as well as small group intervention and student support with the potential of teaching small groups of students., • Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year., • In collaboration with the grade level team, plan and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that assesses students progress., • Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year., • Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support with the potential of teaching small groups of students in partnership with the Lead Teacher., • Meet regularly with a coach and school leadership to implement feedback on lessons and instruction., • Provide the Lead Teacher with support in instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities., • Assist the Lead Teacher with problem solving and making timely determinations with classroom issues in a solution-focused manner., • Establish, cultivate, and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Lead Teacher and Grade Team., • Responsible for managing and reducing risk within the classroom and seeking assistance to resolve the matter., • Accountable, along with the Lead Teacher, for students mastery of academic standards., • Support the collection of data to inform instructional decisions., • Perform clerical duties, as needed, that serve to advance student learning., • Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents, share continuous progress, and be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents in partnership with the Lead Teacher., • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues., • Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions., • As appropriate, perform all duties expected of classroom teachers in partnership with the Lead Teacher, including but not limited to:, • Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards., • Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress toward academic standards., • Using assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices., • Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, school-wide functions, events, and trips., • Providing consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior., • Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress., • Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents., • Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, school-wide functions, events, and trips with School Leadership and the Culture Team., • Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions., • Providing consistent and clear rewards and consequences for student behavior., • Plays a vital role as a partner and mentor to the schools Associate Teachers., • Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share continuous progress and be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving parents, • Perform other duties as outlined by School Leadership., • Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together., • Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services, • Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives. Core Competencies: • Knowledgeable with high-quality curriculum and instruction for assigned grades and subject areas and deep knowledge of the NYS learning standards., • Strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills focusing on student and family satisfaction and ability to work on and communicate with a cross-functional team with multiple stakeholders., • Adaptability and comfort working in a complex, fast-paced environment that demands continuous learning and improvement., • Act as a positive role model, effectively manage emotions and demonstrate self awareness and empathy for yourself and others., • Impeccable interpersonal and organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset that focuses on driving excellent results., • Possess strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem-solving skills., • Ability to manage and implement change and continuous improvement initiatives with proven creative thinking skills., • Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines., • Flexible and able to multi-task within an ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment while driving toward clarity and solutions., • Help maintain a school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families., • Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems., • Clear understanding that changing behaviors and habits require repetition and practice., • Exhibit patience and flexibility with others and display high social and emotional intelligence., • Extremely reflective and understanding of the importance of receiving feedback for ongoing professional growth and development., • Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, appearing at school functions, and meeting with students., • Excellent relationship builder with proven experience building trusting relationships with students, leading change, mobilizing others, and being champions to support the organizations instructional mission., • Understanding of handling confidential and sensitive information with extreme discretion., • Eagerness and willingness to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization and gain the experience and support necessary to develop their teaching skills., • Flexible with the ability to deal with unpredictability and respond appropriately., • Established computer literacy, including but not limited to MS Office Suite and other database systems., • Demonstrate an understanding that changing behaviors and habits require repetition and practice., • Aptitude to analyze and use qualitative and quantitative data regularly to drive decision making strong judgment., • Significantly strong project management skills and an ability to multitask effectively and prioritize work efforts., • A deep commitment to racial and educational equity; supports building an organization that reflects the community Destine Prep serves; holds self and others on the team accountable for centering equity., • Displayed passion for and a commitment to the mission and vision for high-quality public education. Education & Requirements • Bachelors Degree from an accredited College or University is required., • Valid NYS Teaching Licensure or willingness to pursue state certification required., • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment, preferred., • Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required., • Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours., • Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Prolonged periods were spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed., • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., • The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear., • Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators., • Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
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