Elementary School Special Education Teacher (Kindergarten - 4th Grade)

The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School - NY - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

About the position

Join a team of master teachers and earn a $140,000 salary at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth-as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders. Applicants will be eligible for Early Childhood Special Education Teacher roles (Kindergarten, 1st Grade) and Elementary School Special Education Teacher roles (2nd Grade to 4th Grade). As one of the three pillars of our program (Academics, Arts, and Athletics), TEP is deeply committed to building a classroom culture that fosters a genuine love for learning. Each Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Grade Teacher teaches across subjects to build deep relationships that support student progress and development. While teachers must be adept at teaching the range of subject areas, strong experience with literacy instruction is critical to TEP's mission. Special Education teachers at TEP collaborate with a co-teacher in an integrated (ICT) classroom, team-teaching with the general education teacher to support the various learning styles, abilities, and needs of ALL students. TEP is committed to serving students with a range of learning and behavioral presentations, with over 20% of TEP students having Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Special Education teachers at TEP lead instructional blocks, tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students, in addition to providing co-teaching support. Early Childhood teachers' classroom experience is filled with vibrant and colorful spaces that reflect the learning that takes place in each class. In Kindergarten and 1st grade, teachers will help students develop foundational skills in reading and writing, math, and emotional and social skills. Elementary School teachers will work in a learning environment carefully crafted to instill a love of learning for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Our unique classroom setting in the heart of Washington Heights provides a perfect classroom environment for young learners. In addition, the nature that surrounds our campus provides a great setting for physical activity for young explorers.

Responsibilities

• Teach across subjects to build deep relationships that support student progress and development.
• Collaborate with a co-teacher in an integrated (ICT) classroom.
• Lead instructional blocks, tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Support various learning styles, abilities, and needs of all students.

Requirements

• Deeply aligned to TEP's mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities.
• Minimum of 2 years of lead teaching experience in grade levels K-4 in a public charter school, traditional public school, or private school setting.
• Ability to tailor curriculum and teaching methods to each individual student's needs and learning style.
• Outstanding verbal ability and strong communication skills.
• Prospective teachers must identify and present a pathway to obtain New York State teaching certification on their application.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $140,000 with the opportunity to earn a significant annual bonus up to $35,000 based on whole school performance.
• 3 extended rest breaks and 3 professional development institutes focused on learning and collaboration.
• Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year (all school vacations).
• World-class medical, dental, vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies.
• Parental leave and dependent care account.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Professional growth and development, including professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements.