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About the Role

Join a "Relationships-First" team dedicated to providing students with the tools and support to become lifelong learners in a Dual Language PreK-5th grade program. This role focuses on ensuring high academic standards while prioritizing the social-emotional needs of all students.

Responsibilities

Support efforts to ensure high academic standards.
Focus on the social-emotional needs of all students.
Collaborate with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT).

Requirements

Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
Proficient in interactive, hands-on, creative learning.
Experience using technology to support instruction.
Experience using assessment to drive instruction.
Ability to differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Knowledge of co-teaching strategies.
Knowledge of ELL strategies.
A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
A strong relationship builder, finding personal fulfillment in teaching and coaching students.
Familiar with restorative practices.
A strong believer in anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.
Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction.
Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area.
Possess a valid New York State Teaching Certification.

Skills

Bilingual immersion
Teaching methods
Educational pedagogy
Interactive learning
Hands-on learning
Creative learning
Instructional technology
Assessment
Curriculum differentiation
Co-teaching strategies
ELL strategies
Strategic thinking
Solutions-focused thinking
Communication
Planning
Relationship building
Coaching
Restorative practices
Anti-racism education
Culturally responsive pedagogy
Culturally sustaining pedagogy
Trauma-informed practices
Self-reflection
Feedback implementation

Location

Washington Heights
Inwood

Work Type

Maternity Leave Coverage
Temporary
Full-time

Experience Level

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

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area
Valid New York State Teaching Certification

Salary/Compensations

$66,000 - $122,764 (certified teachers)
$63,000 - $119,764 (uncertified teachers)

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
Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
Supportive work environment

About the Company

School in the Square is a Dual Language PreK-5th grade program.
Offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership.
Built on collaboration and mutual support.
Celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills and multi-disciplinary interests.
A bilingual, community-rooted model serving Washington Heights and Inwood.
Includes a pantry partnership, Bachata Nights, multicultural festivals, and a reading initiative.

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.