Classroom Teacher (K-6) 2026-2027 School Year

Job Overview:

The classroom teacher is the student’s primary teacher during the course of the school day. He/she is the main conduit for information between home and school and serves as each child’s educational advocate at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts.

Reports to:

Building Principal or Building Assistant Principal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Valid New York State Teaching Certificate in their subject area
• Preferably, previous teaching experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting; or 
experience working with groups of children and youth, preferably in an urban setting; within the candidate’s special skill area is preferred
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and on a team

Competencies:

Responsibilities are representative but may not capture all tasks to be performed. The candidates will be expected to complete all duties that may be required in the performance and scope of their position.

We are looking for a dynamic educator who will:

• Collaboratively plan and implement instructional units that are aligned to the New York State Common Core Standards and the curriculum of the Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts
• Use data from all assessment sources to monitor student progress toward meeting academic targets
• Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility and create community
• Collaborate with the classroom instructional team, which can include a teaching assistant, an Arts Integration (AI) teacher, an ENL teacher, etc.
• Differentiates instruction for students as needed
• Coordinates, plans, meets, and co-teaches with other teachers to meet the program requirements of Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts
• Provides an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment
• Evaluates and tracks student progress
• Engages in effective and appropriate classroom management
• Maintains and enriches expertise in subject area
• Performs other instructional duties, as necessary
• Has knowledge of effective practices that motivate students to adhere to high standards of conduct--Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning by following a positive behavior approach through Restorative Practices and Whole Brain Teaching.
• Analyzes data on student learning to identify needs for improvement in instruction
• Understands, practices, and is accountable for professional expectations as defined by the 4 domains of Charlotte Danielson
• Demonstrates the capacity to work collaboratively across disciplines
• Maintain open communication with parents and encourage parent participation
• Organize and plan for flexible, goal-oriented groups that are based on students’ instructional needs
• Ensures lessons are enriched and rigorous, which allows for students to elaborate, analyze, make cross-curricular connections, apply what they have learned, and develop creativity and problem-solving strategies
• Attends professional development training

Attributes:

Commits to continuous improvement principles

Is committed to providing a culturally inclusive environment while striving to include culturally responsive and relevant practices in the classroom

Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment

Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity, and equity in education

Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school

Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences

Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure

Is a team player

Is open to feedback and being coached to grow practices

Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is flexible

Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and promptly

Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction

Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information

Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively

Maintains a positive, growth mindset

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Teaching Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000