Dedication to providing inspiring learning experiences
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Strong communication skills, both spoken and written
Current teaching certification as an elementary school teacher (preferred)
Urban elementary teaching experience with proven results (preferred)
Special Education credential and experience (highly preferred)
Spanish language proficiency (preferred)
Responsibilities
Understand and execute innovative pedagogy and data-driven decision-making
Establish a structured and welcoming classroom culture
Model virtues like courage and justice while promoting a positive attitude
Accept and implement feedback while managing multiple tasks
Develop meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Participate in ongoing professional development and coaching
Implement data analysis practices and respond to student needs
Collaborate with other Math specialists and content teachers
Benefits
Comprehensive Professional Development with over 225 hours annually
Joyful workplace culture with 30+ bonding events each year
Flexible health coverage with a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement plans with matching contributions for financial security
Generous paid time off and wellness resources for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Position Overview All Brilla teachers share a relentless belief and focus that scholars can and will achieve excellent academic outcomes and a robust character education. The key responsibilities and drivers to achieving outcomes for students include:
Understanding, planning, and executing key elements of innovative pedagogy and data-based decision-making through a deep love of learning
Establishing and maintaining a highly structured and welcoming classroom culture where scholars are supported in developing their own internalization and mastery of virtue
Provide a model of courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control, while championing a positive, flexible attitude and solution-based approach to challenges aiming to challenge the status quo of the current educational landscape in underserved communities
A desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in scholars
Develop meaningful relationships with students,families and colleagues that inspire Scholars to love learning and achieve exceptional academic success
Core Competencies & ResponsibilitiesBrilla's Elementary School K-1 Math Specialists are content experts who foster Math environments and mindsets where all scholars have access to grade level standards and demonstrate high levels of growth and achievement. The habits and practices that allow teachers' to drive outcomes include, but are not limited to:
Participating in ongoing professional development, including formal and informal observation and coaching cycles and daily intellectual prep meetings
Implementing looking at student work protocols, and data analysis practices and urgently responding to student data via Math Intervention
Establishing and communicating standards and content-based objectives and regularly evaluating student progress toward mastery
Internalizing the provided curriculum, and teach rigorous, classically-inspired lessons that adhere with Brilla's ambitious student growth targets across for all Kindergarten and First Grade at the campus
Collaborating vertically with Math content teachers, and laterally with other K-1 Math Specialists
Partnering with families to nurture a home to school connection that fosters shared accountability for scholars' outcomes
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the Brilla Schools Network in service to the school community
A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Possession of current teaching certification as an elementary school teacher (preferred)
Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results (preferred)
Special Education credential and experience (highly preferred)
Spanish language proficiency (preferred)
BenefitsAt Brilla Schools, we celebrate the unique skills, experiences, and passions that each staff member brings to our mission. To support their work, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package to provide competitive and adaptable coverage. We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that supports the holistic health and wellness of our team members including:
Comprehensive Professional Development: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish.
Community and Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx.
Flexible Health Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support diverse needs, utilizing Cigna and Anthem provider networks.
Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $71,020 to $119,000, with pay varying within this range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Retirement Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions, helping you secure your financial future while you grow with us.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, a DOE-aligned school calendar, and wellness resources to support personal renewal and sustained excellence.
At Brilla, your dedication fuels our mission, and we're here to invest in your growth, well-being, and success-from recruitment to retirement!
