Brooklyn RISE, a small, independent K-5 charter school in Brooklyn, invites passionate and committed educators to apply to the position of 5th Grade ELA Teacher. Brooklyn RISE is founded on the belief that all students, regardless of race, disability, home language, SES status, or zip code can learn and achieve at high levels in a highly supportive and academically rigorous environment.

Job Summary

The position is a 5th Grade ELA Teacher position at Brooklyn RISE. All Brooklyn RISE teachers are responsible for intellectual preparation for each lesson, building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively engaging in collaboration with their colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teaching an ELA curriculum to 10-11 year-olds that is responsive to children’s developmental capacities and needs
• Serving as a homeroom teacher students, supporting their social- emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Communicating and collaborating regularly with families and others who support learning and growth
• Facilitating a Responsive Classroom curriculum – advisory-style programming on community, digital citizenship, relationships, human growth and development, identity, and effective communication
• Experience with Google Suite, and adept at use of technology to support teaching and learning
• Organizing and maintaining a positive classroom community that reflects curricular work
• Differentiating instruction to support group and individual learning
• Providing extra help to students as necessary during work periods and before school
• Sharing progress and concerns with families through weekly communication, phone calls, and written report cards during trimester conferences
• Attending regular grade level, content, and coaching meetings
• Being committed to addressing issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education in our curriculum and in our community; teachers must be willing learners and participants in supporting this work and engage in their own identity-development individually and with colleagues

Qualifications

• 3-5 years teaching experience, strongly preferred in upper elementary and/or middle school grades
• Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise with regard to adolescent development
• Ability to work collaboratively, preferably in a co-teacher model, with interest in an interdisciplinary approach to education
• Experience teaching reading and writing skills, and comfort with hands-on editing of student work
• Strong organizational skills, including time management
• Strong grasp of progressive classroom management techniques
• Middle school experience highly preferred
• Homeroom advisory experience highly preferred

Salary & Benefits

Brooklyn RISE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Start Date

New Brooklyn RISE staff will begin training and orientation on Thursday August 1st, 2024.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Brooklyn RISE hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 5th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Reading

School type:

• Charter school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish and/or Mandarin (Preferred)

Work Location: In person