Algebra Teacher

Secondary School Math Teacher

The International Leadership Charter High School is a high performing College Preparatory high school dedicated to providing an exceptional secondary school education to first and second-generation students to graduate college ready. The International Leadership Charter High School implements an academically rigorous Regents and collegepreparatory curriculum that elevates students’ intellectual capacity, and provides a superior high school education. Our Charter High school is in the Top 1% High School out of 500 NYC Public High Schools and Recipient of Bronze Award from U.S. News & World Report for Best High Schools nationally 2013 through 2024.

Position Description

The teacher will be responsible for the instructional delivery of an academically rigorous course of study and aligned to the NYSED and Charter School performance goals to assure high levels of student achievement. The algebra teacher must have a strong knowledge in the content area and be able to manage a classroom.

Position Duties and Expectations:

Prepare and deliver an academically rigorous course of study and aligned to our charter goals and the New York State Common Core Standards.

● Assure high levels of student engagement and achievement in accordance with our charter school's performance benchmarks.

● Communicate high academic and behavioral expectations to our scholars

● Create a classroom environment conducive to optimizing teaching and learning

● Manage classrooms, collect and analyze student performance data

● Maintain constructive relationships with administration, peers, staff, parents and students

● Actively participate in professional development activities and participate in reflective practice and implement strategies to improve teaching and learning

● Maintain a professional appearance and deportment.

● Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner

● Work autonomously within school established guidelines and policies.

● Respond appropriately to evaluative feedback and changes in the work setting.

● Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, share teaching insights, and coordinate student learning

● Knowledge of office and productivity software sufficient to function smoothly in a highly technology-based environment (including but not limited to Zoom, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email)

● Adhere to the highest ethical standards, demonstrate empathetic disposition and good judgment

● Dependability, integrity, and a strong commitment to our charter school’s vision

Our Vision for Cultural Proficiency

The International Leadership Charter High School community will think like global citizens by valuing diversity and celebrating the dynamics of difference. This process occurs when everyone gains an appreciation and understanding of history, language, and culture as it relates to the world. This culturally responsive perspective is designed to create an environment where we can embrace and value our cultural differences and similarities within, among, and between groups.

Our Vision for Academic Excellence

International Leadership Charter HS will be a world-class school with students who achieve excellence both personally and academically. Staff will be experts in their field who are dedicated to life-long learning and student success; families will partner with staff to help students achieve their maximum potential; and students will constantly strive to improve in everything they do. Students, parents, and the community will establish a safe and supportive environment that will maximize the potential of all students. We will provide differentiated learning experiences through authentic, creative, engaging, and challenging instructional practices based on individual learning styles. As a family, we will foster success for all students in order to promote college and career readiness, as well as equip students with skills needed for life in the 21st century.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or currently in a master's program with certification pending

NYS Certification preferred: Grades 1-6 or 7-12

1-3 years of teaching experience preferred

Ability to work in a high paced charter school that requires a high degree of accountability, personal initiative and social and emotional intelligence.

Salary $70,000.00-$85,000.00

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation will be commensurate with level of experience and certification, to include a competitive base salary as well as health, dental, vision and 401 (K). Faculty has 6 weeks paid summer vacation and 10 school days off during the winter break.

Additional Application Instructions:

Resume must be accompanied by a cover letter to elopez@ilchs.org

Please visit our website for more information about our schools: https://www.ilchs.org