About the Role
Prospect Schools is seeking a Third Grade Teacher for an ICT classroom. The ideal candidate will have a strong ELA/Guided Reading background and be grounded in an equity-driven approach following the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. This role emphasizes academic rigor, critical thinking, global mindedness, and inclusive classroom practices within a collaborative, high-performing instructional team.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver culturally responsive, engaging lessons that support learning in an intentionally diverse classroom and actively engage a variety of different learning styles
- Utilize data, strong content knowledge, and effective pedagogy to plan clear, objective-driven instruction to advance learning for all students
- Collaborate with co-teachers and instructional leaders through coaching, professional development, and advisory groups to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth
- Set clear expectations and consistent routines to create a purposeful, warm, and supportive learning environment
- Build a culturally sustaining classroom community where all students feel known, safe, valued, and respected by adults and peers
- Embody a “Team First” mindset by collaborating across grade level and content teams, participating in professional development, and partnering with the broader school community
- Demonstrate a commitment to giving and receiving feedback for the purpose of continuous personal growth and betterment of the teaching and learning team
- Build strong partnerships with caregivers through consistent communication and regular updates on student progress
- Use caregiver feedback to continuously improve instruction and the overall learning experience
- Coordinate and facilitate family meetings as needed and attend any/all school wide caregiver events
Requirements
- Prior teaching experience
Skills
- Strong ELA/Guided Reading background
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Data utilization
- Strong content knowledge
- Effective pedagogy
- Collaboration
- Instructional leadership
- Coaching
- Professional development
- Classroom management
- Building community
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Caregiver partnership
- Communication
Location
- Brooklyn
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Based on years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelors Degree
- New York Teaching License Certification
Salary/Compensations
- Starts at $63,960
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST)
- 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Ancillary insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn.
- We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn from 6 to 9 schools in the coming academic year.
- Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens.
- Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values: Curiosity, Care, Persistence, and Passion.
Equal Opportunity
- PROSPECT SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE ACTIVELY RECRUIT, HIRE, AND RETAIN A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE STAFF. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, AGE, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, CITIZENSHIP, MARITAL STATUS, PREGNANCY, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
- Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.
