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Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleEvery member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Charter Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As the High School ELA Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the progress of all students, • Create academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed, • Execute specially designed lesson plans that are guided by clear objectives, focus on conceptual understanding, and are assessed routinely for student mastery, • Teach engaging, rigorous, and relevant lessons daily, • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including scholars, families, and staff, • Commit to a school culture of consistency by implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures while reflecting on one’s own implicit biases, • Reflect on various data sources to improve your practice, • Take on a proactive role in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun school that supports the needs of students of various abilities and experiences, • Collaborate with colleagues to create, implement, and refine schoolwide and classroom-based systems, routines, and procedures, • Ensure that classroom time is utilized through sound management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students, • Develop, implement, and/or manage individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students in meeting established academic and non-academic goals, • Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen their own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues, • Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleaguesSkills, Qualifications, and/or Competencies Required:, • Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced, • Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues, • You possess an exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results, • Strong classroom management skills: you can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged, • Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions, • Detail-oriented, and highly organized, • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree in Education, preferred, • New York State Teaching Certification requiredBenefits & Compensation, • Employees at Challenge Preparatory Charter School are provided with a generous salary. Our salaries are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills and experiences relevant to the role., • As a regular full-time employee of Challenge Prep, you will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave., • We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit., • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleTeaching Assistants will report to the Principal of their assigned grade span or his/her designee. In addition to supporting the whole class, Teaching Assistants will be responsible for individual scholars and/or smaller groups of scholars who need assistance to absorb the lesson material. They will work with the lead teacher to create lesson plans for the class and assist with the administrative requirements, such as attendance and record-keeping. They will be responsible for working with scholars in Tier 2 and developing their own intervention plan for Tier 3 scholars. They will provide guided reading instruction and conference with scholars about their growth and areas of need improvement.Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • Assist teachers by preparing major subject area lesson plans, • Attend faculty meetings and parent conferences, • Prepare guided reading lesson plans, • Assume classroom responsibilities when the lead teacher is absent, • Responsible for Tier 3 instruction for scholars in MATH and Reading (Based on F&P) and i-Ready Data, • Provide guided reading instruction daily to groups of scholars who are Tier 3, • Monitor i-Ready weekly instruction and provide a weekly report to scholars and lead teacher each week, • Work with smaller groups of scholars for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process, • Participate in CST meetings to discuss progress of Tier 3 scholars, • Review and internalize lesson plans, • Understand and follow the components of the Danielson Framework of Teaching, • Set up necessary material for classes (e.g. technology, workstations, manipulative, etc.), • Track scholar attendance and class schedules, • Escort and supervise scholars within the school building, on field trips and school activities, • Make sure classrooms are safe, neat, and orderly before classes start and throughout the day, • Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments, recording anecdotals, and informing parents of their children’s progress, • Help scholars adjust, learn, and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues, • Remain up to date with school administrative requirements and learning methods, • Teach & lead their assigned class in the absence of the lead teacher, • In collaboration with the lead teacher, provide communication to families about their scholar, • Implement scholar goals and scholar plans (i.e. - IEP goals, Behavior Intervention Plans, etc.), • Monitor lunch and recess, • Be on time for assigned posts such as cafeteria guard, hall monitor, etc., • Ensure proven academic growth of scholars they supervise, • Respond to emails within 24 hours, • Any additional responsibilities assigned by AdministrationWho We Seek, • We will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability, and being productive, • Ability to adapt to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning, • Willingness to integrate technology and/or media in the classroom, • Evidence of commitment to continuous professional growth, • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with scholars, lead teacher, colleagues, parents/families, • Great communication and organizational skillsCool-tempered and positive attitudeFirm but kind personality, • A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with all stakeholders (scholars, colleagues, parents, community members), • FlexibilityQualifications, • Bachelor’s degree required, • Candidates with an associate’s degree and prior experience working with children may be considered if they demonstrate a trajectory in a teaching career (i.e. enrolled in a teacher certification program, enrolled in an alternative certification program, has had their experience assessed by TEACH, NYS Department of Education Office of Teaching Initiatives), • NYS Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification required, • Classroom experience in an urban school setting preferred, • Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team playerBenefits and Perks, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more, • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Job Description Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Academic Specialist to aid the Academic Support Unit (ASU). The Academic Specialist will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. The Academic Specialist will join our ASU team that is responsible for the design and delivery of academic intervention services to students in HCZ programs who are academically at-risk/off-track for college admission. The ideal candidate will be a certified teacher and or master’s level teaching professional supporting the development of well-designed, standards-based afterschool programming at their designated programs to help ensure all children consistently have quality learning experiences in HCZ programs. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know. Requirements • Commitment to HCZ’s mission, vision, and values, • Master’s Degree in education or related area with at least 4 years of teaching experience, or bachelor’s degree in Education or related field with at least 5 years of teaching experience with students in an urban/low-income community, • Teaching experience in an after-school setting is highly desirable Who You Are • Familiarity with best practices in curriculum building and lesson planning, • Knowledge of literacy and or STEM-based enrichment and lesson plan writing, • Knowledge of Standards-based instruction combined with an understanding of the challenges facing students in a low-income urban setting, • Strong communications skills, including clear and concise writing and speech, ability to adapt tone and level of details needed or appropriate for the targeted audience, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, including understanding and interacting with individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities, • Knowledge of research on college readiness and early warning indicators for students being off-track for college or at risk of failing or dropping out of school What You’ll Do Instructional Planning and Instruction Lead the development and delivery of intensive learning interventions, individual and small groups, for all students who are academically at-risk/off-track (i.e., failing or at risk of failing one or more core classes, failing NYS Examinations, having 10% or more school absences, and or are under-credited for high school graduation). • Design and or revise remedial units of instruction in core subjects (ELA, math, and social studies) to meet students’ needs with special attention given to differentiation for individual strengths and weaknesses, • Oversee the delivery of instruction of the academic tutors through class observations, • Ensure that tutors provide appropriate learning interventions for students with special learning needs (e.g., students with IEP designation) and English Language Learners (ELLs) Organize and analyze students’ academic performance data to determine students’ learning needs and strengths before the beginning and end of a program cycle, as well as after each marking period and or State examinations. • Identify students for academic intervention and devise groupings according to needs, • Create assessments as needed and monitor student progress, • Prepare a summary report of assessed learning needs and discuss with the Program Director and management team, including the ACM, and Healthy Harlem Coordinators for use in the development of additional academic intervention strategies Collaborate with, and provide guidance and assistance to, the Program Director and management team, and Healthy Harlem Coordinators in the development of units, lessons, and activities to supplement students’ school instruction and to meet program academic goals and objectives. • Assist in the design and frequency of co-curricular units - homework support units, subject-specific tutoring units, learning arts, and STEM enrichment, • Collaborate with coordinators to provide instructional guidance to teaching artists and activity specialists to aid them in the delivery of co-curricular and academic content, • Work with ACM Coordinators to identify or develop supplementary learning resources and strategies to support students’ learning and enrichment interests, including effective study habits, peer study groups, planning, and organizing schoolwork, note-taking, and other related strategies, • Identify and recommend resources needed to provide quality learning support programs and services Oversee the hiring, coaching, and supervision of tutors and assigned instructional support staff. • Lead the selection of and onboarding process for tutors, as approved by the Program Director, • Conduct observations of instructional staff and provide written feedback and coaching to improve performance and support staff professional development, • Collaborating with Academic Specialists colleagues or Training Units to develop, deliver, and or source monthly professional development sessions for tutors and other instructional staff, including workshops, demonstration lessons, and ongoing one-on-one coaching Work closely and collaboratively with program colleagues, public school partners, and appropriate HCZ departments and units. • Closely monitor and advise ACM Coordinators and Student Advocates on learning interventions for students with special learning needs (e.g., students with IEP designation) and English Language Learners (ELLs)., • Work collaboratively with program teams and lead the academic aspects of transition planning for incoming 6thand 9th-grade students to identify needed learning supports and other services related to students’ academic performance, • Collaborate with Academic Specialists colleagues to develop and coordinate standard and common academic support services for HCZ students who attend the same public (including Charter) schools; where possible, develop partnership agreements with schools to support students, including but not limited to negotiating credit recovery classes through summer remediation programs, providing HCZ on-site study-hall or school-based support, and or assigning an HCZ teaching assistant to a particular class or core subject for which a number of HCZ students are at-risk of failing, • Collaborate with program colleagues to design and co-facilitate components of parent and student meetings to discuss student performance, college-readiness standards, early warning, and at-risk indicators, and HCZ’s supplemental academic and enrichment programs and strategies to support students’ learning needs and college readiness, • Participate in program special events, staff meetings, and other program events Schedule Benefits As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth. Our exceptional full- time benefits include: • Highly competitive base salaries, • Paid time off, • Employee referral bonus, • Career advancement, • No-cost health insurance, • Life Insurance, • Short-and long-term disability, • Additional voluntary benefits, • Wellness discounts, • Commuter benefits, • Financial wellness perks, • Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.) The salary range for this position is $62,000 to $67,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.

Job Description Base Salary SY25/26: $67,000-$87,000 Competitive Raises year to year, many BONUS and Stipend opportunities, no Master's needed. Why Our School is Special: BelovED Community Charter School is a highly successful charter school that truly supports its teachers. We serve a student mix that is among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrance of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City. If this appeals to you, then apply today! We have achieved academic success without burning out our teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development. We truly value our faculty and work hard to control other costs so we can focus our resources on supporting them. In fact, throughout our history, we have annually increased faculty salaries by more than at other public schools and now, among those with similar experience, OUR FACULTY MEMBERS ARE AMONG THE HIGHEST PAID IN NEW JERSEY. New Jersey charter schools ARE public schools. Our teachers are part of the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), just like teachers at other public schools, and teachers are able to transfer their pension credits from a traditional public school to a charter school and vice versa. Teacher Responsibilities: Values, Expectations, and Commitment: Our teachers commit themselves to the school’s values and mission. Moreover, appreciating the example of excellent schools which succeed at helping all students achieve at a high level, our teachers hold high expectations for each student and commit themselves to helping every student achieve their full potential. Student Learning: Our teachers take ownership for his or her students achievements and learning progress that meets or exceeds the school's high standards. They actively develop solutions to problems, reaching out for peer and leader support, and are able to take advantage of all school provided resources. Teaching and Assessment: We provide teachers with curricular materials. We also allow teachers flexibility in designing their own. We ask that teachers plan and deliver vibrant and engaging lessons – each with a measurable goal – within the framework of the school’s carefully sequenced, standards-aligned education program. Our teachers administer school-provided formative assessments on a regular basis so instruction can be targeted to their students' needs. Culture and Classroom Management: Our teachers communicate and model behaviors which befit the high expectations culture and the caring school climate to which we are committed. Our teachers apply school and classroom rules consistently and effectively; make use of preventive discipline; and effectively supervise students both in their classroom and elsewhere on school grounds. Teamwork, Professional Relations, and Professional Development: Our teachers see themselves as members of a team and commit themselves to their own and to their peers’ on-going professional development. Teachers will be required to attend professional development sessions, to participate actively in planning meetings, and to become part of a professional learning community where they can lend assistance to, and gain assistance from, their grade-level peers. Special Needs Students and English Language Learners: Our teachers work collaboratively with the school’s special education and ELL staff to implement the school’s special education and ELL programs and to comply with all state and federal regulations. Teacher Supports: Teachers are part of a school-wide team that includes many different professionals and they receive career-long coaching and professional development support from our diverse Leadership Team. Teachers work closely with their grade level peers, with whom they engage within professional learning communities (PLCs) assisting one another to solve problems and plan lessons collaboratively. Additional teacher supports include: • Abundant planning periods and a designated lunch break that provides teachers an opportunity to prepare up-coming lessons during the school day;, • A research-based curriculum and supporting curricular materials (you will have the freedom to develop your own, but after a full day in the classroom, you may appreciate not always having to develop learning objectives and curricular resources from scratch);, • High-quality formative assessments, aligned with our curriculum, that will help you immediately identify when students in your class have not achieved mastery of a skill, concept, or knowledge item;, • Full-time reading and math specialists or intervention teachers who will be available to tutor students who are struggling to master an essential skill, and social workers AND counselors who will be available to help students struggling with outside problems; CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates MUST either hold a New Jersey Department of Education CE, CEAS, Limited CE or Standard Certificate in Elementary Education (K-6). Special Education Certification and/or experience is a major plus! We are not considering P-3 certificates at this time. Benefits Charter schools ARE public schools. Our teachers are part of the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), same as teachers at traditional public schools, and can transfer their pension credits from a traditional public school to our school and vice versa. Additional benefits include: • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity), • Short Term & Long Term Disability INDINSTRUCTION

Job DescriptionWho We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the RoleTeaching Assistants will report to the Principal of their assigned grade span or his/her designee. In addition to supporting the whole class, Teaching Assistants will be responsible for individual scholars and/or smaller groups of scholars who need assistance to absorb the lesson material. They will work with the lead teacher to create lesson plans for the class and assist with the administrative requirements, such as attendance and record-keeping. They will be responsible for working with scholars in Tier 2 and developing their own intervention plan for Tier 3 scholars. They will provide guided reading instruction and conference with scholars about their growth and areas of need improvement.Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities • Assist teachers by preparing major subject area lesson plans, • Attend faculty meetings and parent conferences, • Prepare guided reading lesson plans, • Assume classroom responsibilities when the lead teacher is absent, • Responsible for Tier 3 instruction for scholars in MATH and Reading (Based on F&P) and i-Ready Data, • Provide guided reading instruction daily to groups of scholars who are Tier 3, • Monitor i-Ready weekly instruction and provide a weekly report to scholars and lead teacher each week, • Work with smaller groups of scholars for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process, • Participate in CST meetings to discuss progress of Tier 3 scholars, • Review and internalize lesson plans, • Understand and follow the components of the Danielson Framework of Teaching, • Set up necessary material for classes (e.g. technology, workstations, manipulative, etc.), • Track scholar attendance and class schedules, • Escort and supervise scholars within the school building, on field trips and school activities, • Make sure classrooms are safe, neat, and orderly before classes start and throughout the day, • Assist teachers with various tasks, like grading assignments, recording anecdotals, and informing parents of their children’s progress, • Help scholars adjust, learn, and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues, • Remain up to date with school administrative requirements and learning methods, • Teach & lead their assigned class in the absence of the lead teacher, • In collaboration with the lead teacher, provide communication to families about their scholar, • Implement scholar goals and scholar plans (i.e. - IEP goals, Behavior Intervention Plans, etc.), • Monitor lunch and recess, • Be on time for assigned posts such as cafeteria guard, hall monitor, etc., • Ensure proven academic growth of scholars they supervise, • Respond to emails within 24 hours, • Any additional responsibilities assigned by AdministrationWho We Seek, • We will consider candidates who can demonstrate:, • Commitment to and alignment with CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum, • Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability, and being productive, • Ability to adapt to unforeseen situations, • Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning, • Willingness to integrate technology and/or media in the classroom, • Evidence of commitment to continuous professional growth, • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with scholars, lead teacher, colleagues, parents/families, • Great communication and organizational skillsCool-tempered and positive attitudeFirm but kind personality, • A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with all stakeholders (scholars, colleagues, parents, community members), • FlexibilityQualifications, • Bachelor’s degree required, • Candidates with an associate’s degree and prior experience working with children may be considered if they demonstrate a trajectory in a teaching career (i.e. enrolled in a teacher certification program, enrolled in an alternative certification program, has had their experience assessed by TEACH, NYS Department of Education Office of Teaching Initiatives), • NYS Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certification required, • Classroom experience in an urban school setting preferred, • Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team playerBenefits and Perks, • Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more, • Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit, • Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities, • Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning, • Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals