About the Role
Pharos Academy Charter School seeks a dedicated teacher who is passionate about fostering academic and behavioral growth in students. The role emphasizes creating a supportive classroom environment where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities, and students are taught essential life skills such as hard work, collaboration, and kindness. The ideal candidate is proactive in planning, data-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Commitment to daily and long-term lesson planning and instructional preparation.
- Implement feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to improve practice.
- Utilize data to enhance short-term and long-term student achievement goals.
- Take full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture.
- Act as a team player and uphold Pharos Academy’s core values and educational viewpoint.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in secondary education and/or Spanish related field of study.
- Proficiency in the Spanish language.
- Experience teaching Spanish in a classroom setting.
- Strong commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro-social and academic skills.
- Experience working with middle or high school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
- Proven track record of achievement in the classroom for experienced teachers.
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Instructional preparation
- Data analysis
- Instructional coaching
- Collaboration
- Communication
Location
- Bronx
- Manhattan
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000—$110,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401k plan with employer matching of 5%
- Comprehensive & Affordable benefits packages - Medical/Dental/Vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Parking for commuters living outside of the Bronx/Manhattan
About the Company
- Pharos Academy Charter School is an educational institution committed to student success.
