About the Role
As a High School English Teacher, you will be student-facing the majority of the day. You will collaborate with your grade team and the instructional leadership team to internalize and develop curriculum, provide high-quality instruction, track student progress, and create a positive classroom culture. The goal is to prepare students with the skills, character, and well-being to excel academically and lead in their communities.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with grade team and instructional leadership team to internalize and develop curriculum.
- Provide high-quality instruction.
- Track and measure student progress, including managing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Create a positive classroom and school culture.
- Engage in reflection and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate successful partnership with classroom co-teacher and utilize multiple co-teaching models (for ICT sections).
- Embody and model core values for students.
- Set ambitious goals based on backwards planning.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and effective pedagogy.
- Set clear expectations and institute routines to establish and maintain a purposeful, supportive, and fun learning environment.
- Build a classroom community where restorative practices are actively modeled and used.
- Demonstrate a Team First mindset through proactive contributions.
- Advance practice through reflection, development opportunities, and participation in the professional community.
- Actively engage families and community members.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of experience in relevant educational positions teaching English/History.
- Hold or be in the process of obtaining a New York State teaching certification for your subject/discipline area.
- Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish fluently (preferred).
- Hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards.
- Enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities.
- Believe that every student can and will learn when provided with a quality education.
- Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally at-risk students.
- Willingness to be flexible in your role and adapt to school and student needs.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development.
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional delivery
- Student progress tracking
- IEP management
- Classroom management
- Co-teaching
- Restorative practices
- Teamwork
- Reflection
- Professional development
- Community engagement
- Family engagement
Location
- East Harlem
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3+ years of relevant educational experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- New York State teaching certification
Salary/Compensations
- Bachelors: $66,000 - $144,000
- Masters: $75,000 - $150,000
Benefits
- Twelve annual, accrued paid time off days
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contribution after one year
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Pre-tax commuter and transit plans
- Flexible spending health reimbursement accounts
- Longevity and referral bonuses
- Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
- East Harlem relocation reimbursement
- Annual reimbursement for qualifying tuition or external professional development
About the Company
- East Harlem Scholars Academies are community-based Pre-K to 12 public charter schools operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP).
- EHTP began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has grown into a multi-site after-school program and a network of public charter schools.
- EHTP aims to serve as an agent of change and contribute to the national fight for racial equity.
- The organization is committed to anti-racism work and prepares scholars to effect change and thrive.
- Professional development, curriculum, and materials are designed with a goal of racial justice.
- Work is grounded in racial equity, core values (Service, Courage, Humility, Originality, Leadership, Achievement, and Reflection), and five guiding principles.
- Strategic priorities include increasing high-impact academic curriculum, advancing technology use, deepening embodiment of ethical and equitable humanity, and operationalizing teaching, learning, community, and care.
