Head Teacher (English) - Grades 1-2, Lower Division
$50k-84k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Services
4 Days Ago
AVENUES THE WORLD SCHOOL is Hiring a Head Teacher (English) - Grades 1-2, Lower Division Near New York, NY
About AvenuesWHY TEACH AT AVENUES?A top-tier school in New York City. Teaching and learning through dual language immersion and challenging interdisciplinary projects. A culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration. State-of-the-art technology throughout. Brilliant colleagues, with widely diverse experience, creating a unique educational experience together. Unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development prospects. There is no place quite like Avenues.
DEEP COLLABORATION THROUGH LANGUAGE IMMERSIONCollaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do given that our students in grades 1-5 alternate their days between their English and Target Language classrooms.
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.
DEEP COLLABORATION THROUGH LANGUAGE IMMERSIONCollaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do given that our students in grades 1-5 alternate their days between their English and Target Language classrooms.
- Teacher teams composed of English and Spanish teachers or English and Chinese teachers share two classes of students
- Teacher teams share responsibility for teaching curriculum that promotes their students’ social, emotional and academic growth in both languages.
- Given this structure teacher teams communicate daily to plan lessons and discuss student progress
- Additionally teachers collaborate with fellow grade-level and language colleagues during weekly meetings.
- Collaborate intensively and daily with English and target language (Spanish or Chinese) colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor growth, and thoughtfully address individual student needs.
- Design and teach an innovative curriculum that engages all learners in meaningful and challenging work that cultivates real-world problem solving skills and develops social responsibility.
- Employ a range of instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners based on informal and formal assessments.
- Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.
- Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.
- Partner with and mentor an associate teacher to create a student-centered classroom and further their growth. (1st grade)
- At least 3 years of teaching experience in grades K-6 with a proven track record of student learning
- Strong understanding of instructional skills teaching through a balanced literacy approach in the reading and writing workshop model
- Experience with problem-based mathematics instruction
- A strong desire to be a team-player collaborating closely to achieve shared goals
- Deep dedication to learning and growing as an educator
- Respect for, and appreciation of, a diverse community of learners, families and colleagues
- Ability to embrace change and consider new perspectives
- Graduate degree in education, teaching or a related field highly preferred
- Candidates with diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
SALARY
$50k-84k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/18/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/14/2024
WEBSITE
avenues.org
HEADQUARTERS
New York, NY
SIZE
500 - 1,000
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
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