Middle School Teacher Job at The American Dream School, Bronx, NY

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  • The American Dream School
  • Bronx, NY

Job Description

The American Dream School is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, and engaging teacher who is committed to serving English Language Learners and cultivating bilingualism and biliteracy through their content area. This candidate will be able to create a curriculum based on NYS Next Generation/Common Core standards for their subject area. We are currently seeking a Middle School Algebra I & Science Teacher for immediate hire.

Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTIONAL

  • Implement and support in the development of a rigorous cutting edge curriculum that develops scholars in their academic development
  • Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow a rigorous, Next Generation/Common Core-aligned curriculum map
  • Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency
  • Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform.
  • Implement a full time co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs.
  • Promotes a sense of urgency in learning
  • Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments
  • Maintain accurate records and create reports
  • Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
  • Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

  • Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators
  • Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups
  • Create annual goal(s) for students’ IEP
  • Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area
  • Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested
  • Participate in yearly IEP conferences
  • Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed

OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy
  • Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems
  • Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies
  • Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material
  • Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed
  • Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
  • Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties, responsibilities, and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
  • Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work
  • Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must be able to provide proof of being fully COVID-19 vaccinated.

  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred (required for Spanish teacher)
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master's preferred
  • New York State Teaching Certification or Special Education is required
  • Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills
  • Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy
  • Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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