SY2627 Bilingual Art Teacher (English-Spanish)

Job Title: SY2627 Bilingual Art Teacher (English-Spanish)

Report to: Principal

Coaching support provided by: Dean of Instruction

Location: Brooklyn NY (Sunset Park)

About the LEEP Academy Familia

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School serves students in grades K-5. At LEEP our educators use effective instructional techniques to provide a high-quality dual language program located in Sunset Park Brooklyn. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and academically rigorous dual language education that empowers students to become bilingual bicultural and bi-literate.

We are seeking dedicated and passionate educators and staff members to join our committed our classrooms we provide high-quality differentiated instruction tailored to meet the personalized needs of every K-5 student. We are committed to serving our diverse community and utilizing families as partners in their students education. We learn and practice five core virtues: Cariño/Love Respeto/Respect Valentía/Courage Gratitud/Gratitude and Alegría/Joy.

About the Role

The Art Teacher is a dedicated and goal-oriented professional who develops and provides engaging and rigorous instruction. This individual regularly evaluates student progress to drive academic progress.

Position Responsibilities

• Executes the mission of LEEP Dual Language Academy
• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be.
• Consistently reflects on self as well as instructional practices to achieve these academic goals
• Invest several hours per week in professional learning including personalized instructional coaching lesson study co-planning book study groups and other learning work
• Develop and deliver engaging standards-aligned science lessons that integrate hands-on experiments inquiry-based learning and real-world applications.
• Analyze student performance data to inform instruction provide targeted interventions and track progress toward mastery of grade-level content and testing benchmarks.
• Design and implement differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners including English Language Learners and students with IEPs.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and school leadership to ensure curriculum alignment pacing and consistency in test preparation strategies.
• Maintain strong classroom management and cultivate a positive inclusive learning environment that supports academic risk-taking and persistence.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress test preparation and strategies for supporting learning at home.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen content knowledge instructional practices and assessment readiness strategies.
• Plans student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals and program objectives
• Analyze assessment data and use it to inform and differentiate your instruction
• Maintain close relationships with families including phone calls and conferences
• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Manages the classroom in a positive manner and keeps students on task through the use of Responsive Classroom practices
• Attends participates and facilitates team meetings and professional development opportunities as well as common planning times
• Prepares administers and reviews all required student assessments
• Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements
• Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by the Principal
• Some weekends and evenings are required.

Our investment in your Development & Wellness

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that promote personal health wellness and development for our staff and their families including:

• Paid Time off including personal time sick time and school breaks (The week of Thanksgiving 2 Weeks for winter break February/mid-winter break and spring break)
• Balance Fridays for Sustainability
• Summer Break

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Full-Day Professional Development Days
• Grade Team Meetings
• Coaching:
• Live coaching
• One on One coaching meetings
• Peer observations

Health Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (including medical dental and vision)
• Mental Health and Counseling Services provided by Health Advocate and Talkspace
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% Employer Match Contribution available on Day 1 of Plan Enrollment

Compensation & Benefits

The starting compensation for this role is between $65000.00 to $88000.00 per year. The starting salary will depend on multiple factors including professional experience education and certifications. This role is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and at least 1-3 years of elementary teaching experience.
• Valid NYS Teaching Certification or currently on the pathway to certification required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish languages.
• Firm commitment to student academic progress.
• Motivation to work as part of a team and possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability and desire to receive and implement feedback from the leadership team and colleagues to drive professional growth.

Commitment to Diversity

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy national background religion/belief marital status caregiver status veteran status disability age political party or salary history.

If you are passionate about education and excited to make a positive impact in a diverse and multicultural learning environment we encourage you to apply and join our team at LEEP Academy. Together we can empower our students to achieve their fullest potential!