About the Role
School in the Square is seeking a dedicated, mission-aligned Elementary School Associate Teacher for their Kindergarten Dual Language program. This role focuses on providing students with the tools and support to become lifelong learners in a creative, bilingual immersion environment with a focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). The Associate Teacher will report to the Principal and collaborate with the School Leadership Team to ensure high academic standards and address students' social-emotional needs.
Responsibilities
- Support efforts to ensure high academic standards.
- Focus on the social-emotional needs of all students.
- Engage, educate, and empower students, families, and professional team members.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area.
- Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Skills
- Interactive, hands-on, creative learning.
- Use of technology to support instruction.
- Use of assessment to drive instruction.
- Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Knowledge of co-teaching strategies.
- Knowledge of ELL strategies.
- Strategic, solutions-focused thinking.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong planning skills.
- Strong relationship building.
- Familiar with restorative practices.
- Belief in anti-racism education.
- Culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy.
- Trauma-informed practices.
- Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback.
Location
- Washington Heights
- Inwood
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Based on years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $43,076 - $58,886
Benefits
- 6% 401k match
- 93% coverage of healthcare premiums
- Generous full company closures and PTO policies
- Supplemental compensation
- Longevity bonus
- Supportive work environment
About the Company
- School in the Square is a tuition-free public charter school founded in 2016, reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood.
- Operates on a "relationships first" philosophy, engaging, educating, and empowering students, families, and team members.
- Has a mission-aligned culture offering sustainable, rewarding career paths.
- Celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills, and multi-disciplinary interests.
- The Elementary School is a Dual Language PreK-5th grade program dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners.
- Dos Amigos provides a creative, bilingual immersion program alongside a focus on SEL.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
- School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply.
