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About the Role

As a Leave Replacement Drama Teacher, you will bring fun and joy to school daily, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking for early learners in Kindergarten through second grade. Continued employment beyond the leave replacement term is contingent on performance and vacancies, with potential opportunities at other Coney Island Prep campuses.

Responsibilities

Create standards-aligned curriculum and content
Teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, differentiating as needed
Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and staff
Consistently implement school-wide systems, structures, and procedures
Make resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all stakeholders
Analyze and action plan using instructional and culture data to improve teaching practice and student outcomes
Create a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment supporting students with various abilities and experiences
Participate in school community responsibilities including lunch duty, dismissal, hallway duties, daily homeroom, weekly content and grade team meetings, professional development, and lesson internalization

Requirements

Passion for education and dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values, including its commitment to anti-racism
Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in college and career
Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and willingness to examine personal beliefs and biases
Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Timeliness, accuracy, consistent communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Culturally responsive and age-appropriate conflict resolution skills
Self-reflective and open to feedback, with ambition and desire to grow
Positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team
Strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students, and staff
Demonstrated value towards diversity and inclusivity

Skills

Teaching
Curriculum development
Lesson planning
Assessment
Communication
Collaboration
Conflict resolution
Organizational skills

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Work Type

Leave Replacement
Full-time

Experience Level

Years of teaching experience in a K-12 school environment

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
NYS teaching certification
Master's degree strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

$71,250-$97,750

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
403(b) retirement benefit package with match
Paid Family Leave
MacBook Air
Access to necessary technology and resources
$2,000 towards completion of a Master's degree and NY State certification within two years of employment

About the Company

Coney Island Prep Lower Elementary School blends joy, rigor, and high expectations for 320 scholars in K-2.
Features two teachers in every classroom for smaller teacher-student ratios, accelerating learning and allowing tailored instruction.
Utilizes a research-backed approach to teach the science of reading, focusing on phonics, word recognition, vocabulary, background knowledge, and comprehension.
Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities of its scholars.
The organization aims to ensure all candidates can demonstrate qualifications without limitations from lack of opportunity or access.
Committed to creating an environment where everyone's identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed, and where individuals feel comfortable being their authentic selves.

Equal Opportunity

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability.
The school aims to be a place where students and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel valued and can excel.