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About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned bilingual Lead Pre-K Teacher who loves and respects our children. You will support our efforts to deliver rigorous and engaging instruction based on effective bilingual teaching strategies while focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous and engaging instruction based on effective bilingual teaching strategies.
• Focus on the social-emotional needs of all students.
• Provide instruction in Spanish or English on alternate days.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning.
• Dedicate time for planning, practice, and reflection.

Requirements

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Experience using play to nurture and build social emotional skills.
• Experience with read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading.
• Experience with SOR to support diverse students' Kindergarten readiness skills.
• Experience with interactive, hands-on, creative learning that promotes concept and skill development.
• Experience using technology to support instruction.
• Experience using multiple data sources to drive instruction.
• Experience with differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Knowledge of co-teaching strategies.
• Nurturing and playful approach to early-learning experiences.
• Ability to support children's development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic competencies.
• Reflective and able to use multiple data sources for instructional decisions.
• Capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction.
• Inclusive in celebrating and incorporating a child's family, culture, and previous experiences into the classroom community.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent communication and planning skills.
• Classrooms rich with materials and print representing diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong believer in anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma-informed practices.
• Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education program in a relevant content area.
• Possesses a valid New York State Teaching Certification.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a full-time effective, impactful early childhood classroom teacher in an elementary school.
• Experience in an urban charter school setting is preferred.
• A bilingual extension is preferred.

Skills

• Bilingual teaching strategies
• Social-emotional learning
• Play-based learning
• Reading strategies (read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading)
• Kindergarten readiness
• Interactive learning
• Hands-on learning
• Creative learning
• Technology integration
• Data-driven instruction
• Curriculum differentiation
• Co-teaching
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Planning
• Culturally responsive pedagogy
• Trauma-informed practices

Location

• Washington Heights
• Inwood

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of three years in an elementary school

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education program
• Valid New York State Teaching Certification
• Bilingual extension preferred

Salary/Compensations

• Certified teachers salary ranges from $66,000 - $122,764
• Uncertified teachers salary ranges from $63,000 - $119,764

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Strong benefits program
• 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• Longevity bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Supplemental compensation opportunities

About the Company

• School in the Square offers a “Relationships-First” culture where educators are valued, supported, and included.
• The organization provides collaborative planning time and mutual support.
• Opportunities are available to lead initiatives that strengthen student growth.
• The company is committed to supporting staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers.
• School in the Square is a bilingual, community-rooted model serving Washington Heights and Inwood.
• The elementary school program is dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners.
• The Dos Amigos Dual Language K-5 learning model builds students’ confidence in their identity and their ability to navigate and celebrate our richly diverse world.

Equal Opportunity

• School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization and encourages these groups to apply.
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.