NYS Teacher Certification or reciprocity preferred
4+ years of teaching experience
Experience with elementary school or school-age children preferred
Responsibilities
Collaborates with grade level team to implement effective teaching practices
Designs lessons that foster student understanding of new concepts
Uses rigorous curricula aligned with benchmarks and Common Core standards
Introduces new ideas through diverse teaching strategies
Analyzes qualitative and quantitative assessment data for student insights
Maintains communication with families regarding student progress
Participates in school-wide assessments to identify student needs
Supervises lunch and recess activities
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
$5,000 annual tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Certified Elementary Lead Teacher (NY)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Plans and teaches with grade level team to implement best practices for the success of all learners within the classroom.
Plans purposefully in order to provide students with opportunities for constructing meaning and developing understanding of new concepts.
Utilizes developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials that are tightly aligned to benchmarks and the Common Core standards.
Presents students with new ideas and concepts through a variety of strategies, and inspires and guides them to explore, express and uncover new ideas of their own.
Administers, collects, and analyzes both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from a variety of assessments on each student.
Builds relationships with his or her students' families through regular communication about students' progress and provides ways in which families can support their children's learning.
Participates in school-wide student assessments in order to diagnose students' needs.
Supervises lunch and/ or recess.
Provides coverage for classroom teachers.
Provides other support as needed by the school community.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Required
Master's Degree Preferred
NYS Teacher Certification or reciprocity from another state in the equivalent area preferred
4+ years of teaching experience
Teaching experience at elementary school level or experience with school age children preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: ($70,969- $148,412). Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan - Employer Match
Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA.
Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
