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  • Teacher
    Teacher
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    Crown Heights, Brooklyn

    Hiring: Lead Teacher, Teacher Aide, and Teacher Assistant We are seeking dedicated, caring, and responsible early childhood education professionals to join our team. Candidates should be passionate about working with children and committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. 1. Lead Teacher Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field. Experience working with young children preferred. Strong classroom management, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to develop lesson plans, supervise classroom activities, and monitor children's development. Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods and classroom safety procedures. Responsibilities: Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities. Lead classroom instruction and manage daily routines. Monitor children's learning, behavior, and developmental progress. Supervise and guide teacher aides and assistants. Communicate with parents regarding children's progress and needs. Maintain a safe, positive, and nurturing classroom environment. 1. Teacher Aide Requirements: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field. Previous experience working with children is an advantage. Patient, caring, and dependable. Good communication and teamwork skills. Ability to assist with classroom activities and children's daily needs. Responsibilities: Assist the lead teacher with classroom activities and lesson preparation. Help supervise children during playtime, meals, and other daily routines. Support children's social, emotional, and educational development. Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom. Assist with classroom materials and learning resources. 1. Teacher Assistant Requirements: CDA credential or an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field. A genuine interest in early childhood education. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff. Experience in a childcare or preschool setting is preferred. Responsibilities: Support teachers in implementing daily lessons and learning activities. Assist children with classroom routines and age-appropriate tasks. Help prepare educational materials and classroom supplies. Supervise children and encourage positive behavior. Support children's learning, social interaction, and overall development. Follow classroom safety, hygiene, and childcare policies. How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, including their educational background, relevant credentials, and childcare experience.

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  • High School Teacher
    High School Teacher
    20 days ago
    $70000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Bushwick, Brooklyn

    WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL - Certified Teacher WCHS’s powerful educational program enables every student to graduate well-prepared for college and the world beyond it. Most importantly, all WCHS students mature intellectually, socially, and morally as a result of being an active member of a school community that endorses high expectations that challenge each student to achieve his/her full potential. In order to fulfil its mission, WCHS is looking for exceptional teachers. Our teachers play very critical roles in realising the core mission, philosophy, and unique youth-centered approach to the school’s educational design. WCHS teachers are not just classroom teachers, but school teachers—educators that are committed to facilitating the entire learning and instructional process and coaching young people to become independent learners, thinkers, and researchers. Prospective Williamsburg Charter High School Teachers: Are committed to the idea that every child can succeed at high levels Believe that they have been called to teach and empower young people Demonstrate a commitment to providing students with a rigorous academic experience Are resilient, resourceful, relentless, and well-able to adapt to the many changes that can happen in an organization focused solely on doing what is best for students Excel at working in a highly collaborative, professional setting but can also work independently Understand the unique needs of the community they serve as well as the complex issues that affect urban youth and their families Are committed to inquiry-based teaching Engage a youth development approach in their interactions with young people by being sensitive to their developmental needs Are passionate and positive about school culture Feel full responsibility for students’ achievement Love ‘the details’ and realise that student success depends almost exclusively on them Are reflective and willing to improve upon their practice through professional development and support Effectively manage their time, resources, and technology Are convinced of the transformative power of education for all students, families, and educators Position Description The ideal Williamsburg Charter High School teacher will provide our students with rigorous instruction. They will be responsible for the following: Teacher as Advisor As students transition to high school, one of the things they could lose is the comfort of having a teacher who understands their background, challenges, and successes. Research has shown that this relationship is a key part of having students feel accounted for and by extension, accountable. In support of our students, our teachers are also Advisors to between 12-15 students for the duration of their high school career. This allows the teacher to become a part of the developmental process of their students and allows each family to have a primary contact within the school at all times. Advisors serve students and families by: Taking complete ownership of the academic, behavioral, and overall success of a group of 12-15 students Ensuring advisees are in attendance, punctual, excelling in all their classes, and seeking out appropriate support Creating an advisory period that acts as ‘home base’ for each student Being the academic expert on each advisee Acting as the liaise between the student, the family, and the school teams Teaching the advisory curriculum that has been created for their advisees’ grade Accompanying advisees on educational field trips as determined by the School Leader Contacting their advisee’s families a minimum of seven times a year and responding within 24 hours to all communications from their advisee’s families Developing and overseeing Individual Student Support Plan plans twice a year for each of their advisees Facilitating discipline-related required meetings on behalf of their advisees Performing any other advisor-related duties as requested Ensuring Student Learning Through Data-driven Instruction: Prepare rigorous, student-centered lesson plans that will engage and motivate students to learn Plan standards-based units of study with clear, intended outcomes and goals in mind Provide meaningful feedback on student work to determine student progress and to make suggestions for improvement Proactively and relentlessly seek new ways to promote student learning Create thoughtful, standards-based assessments Work closely with school leaders and colleagues, using data to drive instruction and by extension, consistently raising student achievement and intervening with improvement plans and support for struggling students Have fun and pass the love of learning onto students! Design opportunities for students to use the world around them as a classroom through field trips and or/inviting guests into the classroom as appropriate Hold students to high behavioral and academic expectations and support students to succeed Model professional and collegial behavior for students Engage in the process of collaborative evaluation with school leaders Ensure that students are well-prepared for all New York State exams and WCHS interim assessments Personal Commitment to On-Going Learning Participate in all assemblies, meetings, school-sponsored events, and professional development activities offered during or after work hours Participate in focus groups, evaluations, and committees as requested to assist with the constant improvement of the school as a whole Participate and support WCHS open-door classroom policy, allowing parents and teachers and other stakeholders to informally observe your work and actively seeking to observe the work of your colleagues for professional development Positively Contributing to Student and Teacher Culture Arrive at school no later than 7:55 AM (to ensure that the classroom is clean, supplies are prepared and the instructor is ready to receive students) and leave no earlier than 3:10 PM (to hold necessary interventions, hold office hours, attend school meetings, and to ensure that students that need extra help are able to receive it). Even with these times parameters in mind, we ultimately seek educators that will simply do whatever it takes and will work relentlessly to ensure each student’s learning is maximized Teach four class periods per school day Serve two periods of School Service per week as determined by his/her supervisor (e.g., Study Hall supervision, cafeteria duty, hallway duty, monitoring of student entry and exit, etc.) Cover at least five periods per semester for absent teachers Proactively involve the student’s family in their learning through regular communications including (but not limited to): weekly informal communication via emails, notes, telephone calls, and meetings Realise that although student achievement is central to our work, Williamsburg Charter High School graduates are not just academically well-prepared, but also good citizens of their community. The cornerstone of our ideology is based on providing students with life skills and a sense of responsibility to their community in addition to an excellent education Share expertise and curriculum with colleagues Respond to all school-related communications within 24 hours, including but not limited to voicemails and emails, from Williamsburg Charter High School faculty and staff (including supervisors and other teachers) Attend and participate in school-related activities and events outside of normal school hours (e.g., Parent Advisory meetings, Back-to-School Night, field trips, student events, and performances, etc.) Adhere to the WCHS Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Personnel Policies, and Instructional Manual Education and Credentials Bachelor’s degree At least two years of experience teaching in an urban high school setting New York State certified 7-12 New York State Fingerprint clearance

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  • Teacher
    Teacher
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Flushing, Queens

    We are seeking a caring, responsible, and experienced Preschool Head Teacher to lead a classroom of young children ages 2-3 and 3-5 in a nurturing Montessori environment. The Head Teacher will create a prepared, respectful, and engaging classroom that encourages children’s independence, curiosity, and love of learning. Responsibilities • Lead and manage a Montessori preschool classroom for children ages 2 and age 4-5., • Prepare and maintain an organized, inviting, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment., • Plan and provide Montessori-based lessons and hands-on learning experiences., • Introduce and demonstrate Montessori materials appropriately based on each child’s developmental needs., • Observe children and support their individual interests, abilities, and learning pace., • Encourage independence, concentration, self-discipline, and practical life skills., • Maintain consistent classroom routines, expectations, and positive behavior guidance., • Ensure the classroom is safe, clean, orderly, and well-prepared for learning., • Work closely with the assistant teacher and school administration., • Communicate professionally and regularly with parents and families., • Document children’s developmental progress and classroom observations., • Follow school policies, health and safety procedures, and licensing requirements.

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  • 5th & 6th Grade Teacher – Higher Learning NY Tutoring Center
    5th & 6th Grade Teacher – Higher Learning NY Tutoring Center
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Lower East Side, Manhattan

    5th & 6th Grade Teacher – Higher Learning NY Tutoring Center Job Summary Higher Learning NY Tutoring Center is looking for a passionate and dedicated 5th & 6th Grade Teacher to help students build strong academic foundations in a supportive and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will inspire confidence, encourage critical thinking, and help students achieve academic success. Responsibilities • Teach 5th and 6th grade students in core subjects, including Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies., • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons aligned with New York State learning standards., • Assess student progress and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs., • Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment., • Provide academic support, homework assistance, and test preparation when needed., • Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and areas for improvement., • Maintain accurate student records and participate in staff meetings as required. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field., • New York State Teaching Certification preferred., • Previous experience teaching or tutoring elementary or middle school students, preferably Grades 5 and 6., • Strong classroom management and communication skills., • Ability to motivate and engage students with diverse learning styles., • Passion for helping students achieve their academic goals., • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience., • Flexible work schedule., • Supportive and collaborative teaching environment., • Professional development and growth opportunities.

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