Legacy College Prep AP Psychology High School Teacher

Legacy College Prep, a new charter high school located in the South Bronx, invites energetic educators to apply for a part-time AP Psychology High School Teacher position. The school is founded on the belief that all students, regardless of their previous education or zip code they were born into, can learn and achieve at high levels when held to the highest expectations. It is our mission to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education that puts them on a path to college graduation a lifetime of expanded opportunities.

Job Description

The AP Psychology High School Teacher position is a full time teaching position. Teachers teach one section of AP Psychology and three sections of Psychology, Monday-Friday. All Legacy College Prep 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.

Job Responsibilities

· Teach at least four classes daily

· Plan, implement and execute engaging and rigorous daily standards-based lessons to ensure that all students master the required content.

· Create comprehensive unit assessments aligned to standards and pacing plans.

· Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations.

· Complete other tasks as directed by the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and/or Principal.

· Identify students who are academically at-risk and initiate effective intervention strategies.

· Communicate frequently with parents, weekly with parents of advisees.

Job Qualifications

· Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a college education.

· Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

· Minimum two years of urban teaching preferred.

· New York State teacher license/certification preferred.

· Successful manager of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success.

· Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.

· Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill levels in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.

· Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members.

· Analytical problem solver.

· Basic understanding of data analysis.

Salary & Benefits

Legacy College Prep offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Legacy College Prep 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 Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person