At REACH Academy Charter School we offer some great benefits and perks!

• Our school days runs for 6:50AM - 2:30PM (one day a week until 4:30 for planning)
• REACH is a family like atmosphere - we like to celebrate events together and often surprise our staff with lunches or tokens of our appreciation.
• We have a very competitive salary scale that pays the same or higher than most local districts. Our starting salary for a 1st year teacher with no prior experience is between $45,000 and it goes up from there aligned with years of prior experience.
• REACH pays 80% of health, dental and vision coverage. The Employee pays 20%
• REACH offers and pays 100% of Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• REACH participates in the NYS Teachers Retirement System
• REACH offer job sharing for expecting mothers
• REACH pays for all student and teacher supplies throughout the school year
• REACH offers 403B Plans

Required Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English;
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills:
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of REACH community;
• Commitment to equity and inclusion;
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs;
• Ability to be flexible, open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom;
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and task;
• Commitment to work and contribute to a team;
• Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;
• Excellent attendance and punctuality;
• A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;
• Have a passion for Urban Education;
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;
• Knowledge of Music Standards in New York State;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Run a vibrant choral music program;
• Grow the music program using creative, interactive, and engaging teaching methods;
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in the school;
• Remain current on contemporary and traditional trends in vocal and music education;
• Develop course curricula aligned to learning standards, create lesson plans with defined learning objectives, teach classes, and provide support to students in and out of class;
• Maintain documentation for all students, including information related to grading, behavior, attendance, etc;
• Instruct individuals or groups in instrumental music and foster music appreciation;
• Direct school musicals or ensembles for public performance;
• Help develop educational programs and collaborate with other teachers;
• Communicate proactively with admin, deans, colleagues, and parents as necessary concerning student engagement and performance;
• Recognize musical talent in their students in order to encourage them to undertake further musical studies, such as joining a school orchestra or band;
• Maintain active communications with parents and guardians;
• Supervise after-school activities while ensuring student safety at all times, giving directions appropriate to the activity, and modeling good behavior and citizenship;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience

Its not required but is perferred that teachers hold a NYS professional teaching certificate in subject area or be eligible for reciprocity to include (1) Minimum Bachelor's degree in subject area to be taught, Master's Degree preferred; (2) Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability preferred ; (3) Belief in and alignment with REACH Academy Charter School core beliefs and educational philosophy; (4) Valid New York State Certification, except in cases where the Head of School shall make an exception under the terms of this Policy, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Salary - REACH Academy Charter School has a salary scale in place. Your salary step will depend on your prior years of experience. A first-year teacher with no experience will start at $45,000. A teacher on step 10 which is the most prior credit we can give is $65,830.

REACH believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state or local laws.