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About the Role

The Teacher will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with students, implementing a Common Core-aligned curriculum, and working with their grade team, leadership team, and student support team to analyze data to drive instruction. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about improving student outcomes by leading excellent instruction and building a positive school culture for all learners.

Responsibilities

Work with co-teacher to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels.
Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners.
Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development.
Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress for all students in the classroom.
Analyze assessment data and daily data to inform instruction.
Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships.
Work with Student Culture Team and Student Support Team to create and progress monitor individual plans for students.
Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school-wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans.
Work with grade team, leadership team, and related service providers to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars’ progress towards academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals with families.
Perform additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
New York State certification in subject area preferred.
At least two years of teaching experience with a record of improving student achievement preferred.
A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community.
Desire and ability to receive and implement feedback.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM.

Skills

Common Core-aligned curriculum implementation
Backwards lesson planning
Research-based best practices
Data analysis
Classroom management
Behavior plan implementation
Solutions-oriented problem solving
Family and community engagement
Written and verbal communication

Location

East Harlem
South Bronx

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2+ years of teaching experience preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree (additional compensation)
NYS Special Education certification (additional compensation)

Salary/Compensations

$75,000 to $100,000
Additional compensation for Master's degrees and NYS Special Education certifications
Eligible for annual salary increases based on tenure and performance
Salaries can exceed the incoming teacher band
Within the highest quartile of NYC Charter Schools

Benefits

Flexible Medical Health Plans
Dental and vision plans
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Up to 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
Flexible spending account options
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Fitness and entertainment discounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses
Discounted school meals
Tuition reimbursement support
Access to a professional development fund
Approximately 40 days off throughout the school year (for 10-month employees)

About the Company

Founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM annually serves over 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx.
Operates seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year charter schools and community sports-based youth development programs.
Focuses on rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, family and community engagement, and health and wellness.
Aims to create lifelong learners equipped to fulfill their vision of success.
Has an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools.
Committed to leveling the playing field for all children.

Equal Opportunity

DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters.
Engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body.
Dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
Encourages all applications, especially from individuals who historically only apply if they meet 100% of qualifications.
Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.