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Explore Schools - Brooklyn, NY
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing nearly 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned curriculum and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions to nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization, we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.
Responsibilities
- Operate professionally, in accordance with our Operating Values and Staff Handbook
- Serve as the lead teacher for one period of instruction each day
- Support the mentor teacher throughout all instructional blocks
- Lead small group instruction in math and literacy
- Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade-level meetings, and PD sessions
- Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
- Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments
- Keep accurate and organized records of student information
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as ongoing parent communication
- Support planning for and attend Curriculum Nights and Back to School Night
- Ensure the safety of students at all times
- Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
- Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree in education preferred
- Some experience working with children
- Exceptional communication skills
- Organized with strong attention to detail
- Skilled at project managing
- Ability to influence and motivate others
- Expertise in change management
Nice-to-haves
- Experience leading a classroom
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $55,000 annually for the 24-25 SY
- Coverage of up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families
- Dental and vision plans
- Employer paid disability and life insurance
- Parental leave benefits
- Flexible spending account options
- Generous vacation time and paid holidays
- Professional development and continuing education scholarships
- Referral bonuses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Childcare assistance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
