Social Studies Teacher Anticipated Opening

This position is for an anticipated opening for a Grade 6 Social Studies Position

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 4:00 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
• 10% off Fetch Pet Insurance fot your beloved Pets
  
  

Required Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH

• Executes the mission of REACH Academy Charter School including high academic achievement, the application of critical thinking
  
  

skills and ethical standards to learning, and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices;

• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provide consistent support to students no matter how
  
  

challenging the individual situation may be;

• 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;
• Have knowledge of New York State Next Generation Standards;
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science or humanities to middle school pupils utilizing the course of study adopted by REACH and other appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content;
• Develops lesson plans to teach a balanced social studies program involving factual background material, material on current events, discussion time and other appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions, and achieve improved interpersonal relationships;
• Provides opportunities, when needed, for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil;
• Develops knowledge of the purpose, structure, and operation of the American governmental and economic system and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship;
• Makes current material from the mass media available to pupils; plans and guides discussions of current problems against the background of geographical environment and history of area being studied;
• Develops knowledge of political and economic systems of other nations and their influence on personal freedom, education and living standards;
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluate each pupil's progress in social studies knowledge and skills;
• Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
  
  

Qualifications/Education And/or Experience

All teachers must hold a NYS professional teaching certificate 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.

Job Attachment : View Attachment

Salary: From : 40000.00

Salary: To : 65830.00

Position Status : Full time

Required Certification Type : Social Studies 5-6 Ext {5111}

Contact Person's Name : Amie Caster

Contact Person's Title : Director of Operations

Contact Person's Phone : 716-248-1485

Contact Person's Email : acaster@reachacademycharter.org