Community Roots Charter School, 7th Grade Humanities, Family Leave, 01/2027-06/2027

About the Position: We are looking for an ELA, Social Studies and/or Special Education teacher for our 7th grade Humanities ICT classroom for a Family Leave Position beginning in January 2027 and lasting through the remainder of this 2026-2027 school year [mid-June 2027]. Community Roots offers Integrated Co-Taught (ICT) classes for all middle school core content areas. About Us: Community Roots Charter School (CRCS) is a K-8 school in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. As a diverse by design school, we are committed to being inclusive and centering anti-bias/anti-racist education. We provide all students with an educational environment where learner variability is acknowledged, valued and supported. We view this variability as an inherent strength of our community and use it to inform classroom practices and lesson design. We also establish a strong sense of community where students reflect on their identities, learn from each other, develop critical reading and thinking skills, and are equipped with strategies to take action on issues they care about. Teaching and learning at CRCS is embedded in a meaningful real world context, where we teach children to see the connections between school and the world. Through a rich social studies focus and a social-emotional curriculum, we aim to equip all of our students with the skills and perspectives that will support them in developing into fully engaged members of their communities. Please visit our website for more information about our school: www.communityroots.org Benefits and Compensation: CRCS' salary scale for 2026-27 ranges from $65,894 to $121,360 403b employer match of retirement contributions Single and family dental, vision, and health care Pre-tax commuter benefits Available funding for professional development opportunities Community of teachers and staff who are driven, compassionate and supportive Qualifications: Preference for New York State Teacher Certification Prior teaching experience with demonstrated success Preference for dual certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities (Special Education) and a content area Community Roots seeks individuals who: Believe that all children have the right to an exceptional education, understand that children learn in different ways, and work hard to provide/create the support each student needs Believe that working and educating children in a diverse and inclusive environment is essential Are committed to anti-bias/anti-racist education, professionally and personally Are capable of building a safe, nurturing, supportive and high achieving school culture Believe that communicating and building relationships with children's families is essential Believe that a combination of creativity and research generates engaging curriculum Believe in and are capable of high levels of collaboration and communication See themselves as active learners committed to ongoing professional development Are reflective and embrace feedback

Salary : $65,894 - $121,360