Equality Charter School - Bronx, NY
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About the position
Equality Charter School, founded in 2009, will expand upon its success in grades 6-12 and open Equality Charter Elementary School in the Fall of 2024. Equality Charter Elementary School (ECES) will enroll scholars in grades K-1 in the Fall of 2024 and continue to expand through grade 5 making Equality Charter School one of the largest independent charter schools serving grades K-12. Equality Charter Elementary School is delighted to begin our search for two key roles - founding ECES K-1 Teaching Assistants and Resident Teachers! ECES is seeking 'can do', 'roll up your sleeves', 'above and beyond is the norm' team players who are up for the job of founding teacher. A founding staff member must be someone who is very comfortable with adapting to change, as we anticipate the realities of opening a new school. Most importantly, our founding team members must epitomize our mission, vision and values to serve as brand ambassadors for our community and families, models for our scholars, and accountability partners for one another.
Responsibilities
- Experience to help you determine if a teaching career is right for you
- Prioritizes small group support within the classroom setting - reading, writing, and/or math support
- Support of scholar lunch and elective periods
- Attendance at professional development sessions to support continued growth
- Working alongside an experienced teacher
Requirements
- Currently participating in an undergraduate-level education program for Teaching Assistants
- Intending to pursue a Teaching Assistant Certification
- Currently participating in, or intending to pursue enrollment in, a graduate-level education program for Resident Teachers
- Teaching Assistant Certification completed OR progress towards Initial Teaching Certification
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness benefits
- Financial Literacy benefit
- Flexible spending account
- Dependent Care account
- Commuter program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental leave
- 1:1 Certification Support
