About the Role
Teacher Apprentices observe and learn from classroom teachers, co-teaching and supporting with tutoring, grading, and student instruction. This one-year role, with a potential for renewal, aims to develop skills for becoming a full-time teacher within 1-2 years through hands-on experience, professional development, and coaching.
Responsibilities
- Teach classes on behalf of Deans and teacher-leaders who are observing other teachers
- Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school
- Teach one class or small groups of students
- Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year
- Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full-time teacher at the school
- Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support
- Observe teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management
- Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction
- Teach or help coordinate an elective class
- Build effective relationships amongst teachers, parents, and the community to improve school culture
- Foster a school climate that supports the school’s mission statement; promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff and parents
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in specific subject matter or education preferred
- Enrollment in a Bachelors program with a major or minor in Education with a minimum of 60 credits is required
- Some teaching or tutoring experience is preferred
- Experience supporting teachers through coaching or directing
- Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and needs
- Experience and general understanding of educational administration
Skills
- Flexible
- Positive personality
- Clear communicator
- Committed to the mission
Location
- Washington Heights
- Inwood
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403B retirement plan with 5% match
- Extensive professional development
- All necessary instructional supplies and technology
About the Company
- Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of Washington Heights and Inwood.
- All staff must be willing to commit to our mission: Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will empower students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness.
- Our staff regard our student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond.
- IAL is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience for all students we serve.
- We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring and restraint).
Equal Opportunity
- As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
