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 if certified. If uncertified salary starts at $40,000.
• 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 Physical Education Standards in New York State;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual or team sports, utilizing curriculum designated by Newport News Public Schools and other appropriate learning activities;
• Work cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program;
• Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement;
• Provide appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment to ensure the overall safety of students;
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary;
• Evaluates each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports;
• Actively participate in all professional development as well as weekly planning;
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress;
• Create and manage a classroom environment or culture the components of which are clearly geared toward fostering growth in intellectual virtues or good thinking habits as they relate to your discipline ;
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas;
• Monitor and promote the social-emotional and physical safety and security of students;
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals for your content;
• Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice;
• Facilitate dialogue and conversation with students especially in processing teamwork and healthy group choices with a desire for students to take active roles in making their understanding clear to the classroom of learners;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Q ualifications/Education and/or Experience
It's not required but is preferred that teachers hold a NYS professional teaching certificate in their 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 and certification. A first-year teacher with no experience but has their certification will start at $45,000. A teacher on step 10 which is the most prior credit we can give is $65,830. Uncertified teaches begin at $40,000.
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.
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Salary: From : 40000.00
Salary: To : 65830.00
Salary Competitive : Y
Position Status : Full time
Start Date : 08/12/2024
Required Certification Type : Physical Education {6160}, Health Education {6121}
Contact Person's Name : Amie Caster
Contact Person's Title : Director of Operations
Contact Person's Phone : 716-8638573
Contact Person's Email : acaster@reachacademycharter.org