DescriptionMiddle School Social Studies Teacher Brooklyn New York
InPerson Work Required
This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.
WHO WE ARE
Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. We strive to provide students with the academic skills and criticalthinking abilities they need to succeed in a collegepreparatory high school and beyond. As an organization we acknowledge the detrimental impact of racism and systems of oppression. We envision a pathway to equity that features excellent curriculum and instruction in response to the opportunity gapproviding our scholars with access and opportunities to succeed. We commit to reflect individually on the roles we play within systems of oppression and we channel our individual talents and cultural sensitivity to help our scholars and local community thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations rigorous academics and caring committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusivewe can meet the needs of all students in our schools while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.
WHO YOU ARE
You are an educator with experience teaching grades 68. You are excited to work closely with our students. You believe that collaboration amongst the adults at a school lead to the highest levels of student achievement. You prioritize student engagement critical thinking and authentic relationshipbuilding in the classroom. You have demonstrated that you are a reflective practitioner and prioritize the needs of your students first and are committed to doing the work to educate the whole child. Additionally you possess the following qualities:
- Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and underresourced
- Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationshipbuilding with students and colleagues
- Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and and make growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes
- Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students and using classroom management strategies to promote safety and inclusion of all students
- Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquirybased class discussions
- Exceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
- Science content and pedagogical knowledge
- Detailoriented and highly organized
- Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years preferred
WHAT YOULL DO
As a Middle School Science Teacher you will lead classrooms of about 20 middle school students. You will be expected to manage the following daily:
- Empower our scholars through teaching that balances cognitive development and critical thinking skills through responsive rigorous standardsaligned curriculum
- Provide a range of instructional management and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
- Create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans daily
- Participate in creating revising administering and grading assessments
- Keep accurate and organized records of student information
- Provide tutoring to small student groups as required
- Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
- Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs gradelevel meetings and PD sessions
- Conduct parentteacher conferences as needed as well as manage parent communication
- Ensure the safety of students at all times
- Assist with noninstructional 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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Explore Schools offers our staff a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Our salary scale for this role has been established using an equity lens and is based on relevant years of experience education and NYS certification.
- Teachers with a bachelors degree and between 0 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $62710 $84000 for theschool year. Teachers with a masters degree and between 0 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $67486 $93636 for theschool year.
- We believe teachers get better and are able to deepen their impact over time. Our scale for this role is designed to honor this and we do not cap years of experience for an incoming teacher. Increases are offered each year based on your tenure.
- We also offer a variety of additional compensation opportunities including stipends for additional time worked and leadership opportunities additional pay for specialized certifications and more.
- The Recruitment team will be able to share more information about our additional compensation opportunities along with where you will be placed on the scale during your first phone screen.
Additionally you can expect:
- A competitive and comprehensive benefits plan covering up to 95 of the cost for employees and their families. Other benefits include 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 continuing education scholarships referral bonuses employee assistance program (EAP) childcare assistance a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching and more!
- Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development team cohesion and shared responsibility for decisionmaking development and teamwide 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
- Our schoolbased staff also receive:
- Continued education support: staff are eligible to receive scholarship funds towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition
- A flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during nonstudent hours 13 days a week when possible all within a structured 45hour work week.
LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Explore Schools is a network of charter schools located in Canarsie Crown Heights and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn NY. Our schools are currently operating fully inperson. For this position:
- Inperson work is required.
- This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.
- The standard work week is 45 hours though at times you may work more.
- This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day and move quickly in an emergency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As discussed in our Who We Are section Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion gender gender expression age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation veteran or military status. If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against they should let Tiffany Williams know immediately.