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Physical Education/Health Teacher-HUMANITIES at United Charter Schools

Physical Education/Health Teacher-HUMANITIES

United Charter Schools · NY, US

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Physical Education/Health Teacher-HUMANITIES

United Charter Schools · NY, US

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About the Role

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility and rigor. We ensure that our students have the skills and knowledge to graduate ready for college, pursue a career, and engage with the 21st century economy. We develop learning experiences that allow risk-taking, cultivate students' imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum
  • Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
  • Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
  • Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
  • Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school
  • Implement rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to standards with the aim of educating students about how to live healthy lifestyles
  • Create a safe, open environment where a structure is maintained and student progress is assessed
  • Provide differentiation and accommodations in order to allow all students to grow
  • Ensure that safety rules are followed and ensure the proper use of equipment
  • Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies
  • Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position
  • Support with testing, proctoring and scoring as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
  • Master’s degree is preferred
  • A valid New York State Certification
  • Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
  • Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
  • Experience working with educational technology

Skills

  • Content knowledge
  • Common Core State Standards
  • Tailoring instruction
  • Collaboration
  • Educational technology

Location

  • Bronx
  • Brooklyn
  • Queens

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Placement at the higher end of the range is possible for those with significant relevant experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree preferred
  • New York State Certification

Salary/Compensations

  • $68,000 - $127,000

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • FSA/HSA
  • 8% Employer 403(b) contribution
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization

About the Company

  • United Charter High Schools is committed to academic excellence in a welcoming, safe school environment.
  • We develop, enlighten and challenge a range of learners to critically and creatively solve problems inside their classrooms, in their communities and out in the world.
  • Through a rigorously structured system of teaching and learning, students advance their understanding of science, math and humanities concepts and master content, knowledge and skills, while project-based experiences spark their civic imagination and appetite for advocacy leadership.
  • At any of our 7 charter high schools (Advanced Math and Science / Humanities) across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, students receive personalized academic and social emotional support, have access to a range of clubs, sports teams, leadership opportunities and internships, and maintain a focus on college and career readiness.
  • UCHS high schools are some of New York’s states highest performing charter high schools, consistently meeting and in many cases exceeding NYSED’s Performance Benchmarks for Student Performance.
  • They are outperforming NYS on the 4-year Cohort regents’ exams and the 4-year graduation rate for all students and special populations.
  • They also include the only NYC high school to receive the prestigious National Blue-Ribbon Award in 2022.

Equal Opportunity

  • Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability
  • We are an equal opportunity employer.
  • It is our policy that all employees and applicants for employment will be treated in all respects on the basis of their merit and qualifications and without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, military status, marital status, ancestry, or any other reason prohibited by law.
  • We believe that our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve and that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees.
  • We also recognize that perspectives from communities that have been historically marginalized are critical to the work we do.
  • Hence, we strongly encourage applications from individuals living in the communities that we serve or who are members of historically marginalized communities.