Preferred New York State certification in subject area
At least two years of relevant teaching experience
Desire to impact students and families positively
Ability to accept and implement feedback
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to serving diverse populations
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Responsibilities
Collaborate with co-teacher to promote high student achievement
Execute Common Core-aligned curriculum planning
Engage in team meetings and professional development
Monitor academic progress of students
Utilize data to inform instructional strategies
Maintain high expectations through strong relationships
Team up with Student Culture and Support Teams for student plans
Benefits
Flexible medical health plans with significant subsidization
Choice of various medical plans to fit needs
Dental and vision coverage
Disability and life insurance benefits
Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave
Commuter benefits and flexible spending options
Discounted school meals through in-house program
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Tuition reimbursement for further learning
Access to a professional development fund
Approximately 40 days off during the school year including breaks and wellness days
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Academic Dean, the Teacher will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with students, implementing a Common Core-aligned curriculum, and working with their grade team, leadership team, and student support team to analyze data to drive instruction. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about improving student outcomes by leading excellent instruction and building a positive school culture for all learners.
Responsibilities
Work with co-teacher (as relevant) to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels;
Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners;
Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings (such as grade team meetings, Student Support Meetings, IEP Meetings, etc.), collaborative planning, and professional development including an annual summer institute;
Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress for all students in the classroom;
Analyze assessment data and daily data including Exit Tickets and Do Now's to inform instruction;
Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships;
Work with Student Culture Team and Student Support Team to create and progress monitor individual plans for students, as needed;
Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school-wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans;
Work with grade team, leadership team, and related service providers to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions-oriented mindset;
Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars' progress towards academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals and with families;
Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required;
New York State certification in subject area preferred;
At least two years of teaching experience with record of improving student achievement preferred;
A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;
Desire and ability to receive and implement feedback;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students, families);
A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students;
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred;
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
Benefits and Paid Time Off
We offer comprehensive benefits including:
Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee's needs;
Dental and vision plans;
Disability benefits;
Life insurance;
Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
Flexible spending account options;
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
Fitness and entertainment discounts;
A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;
Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
Tuition reimbursement support;
Access to a professional development fund;
School-based 10-month employees have approximately 40 days off throughout the school year, including holidays, school breaks, personal days and wellness days, in addition to summer break.
Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
The salary range for incoming teachers is $75,000 to $100,000. New teacher salaries are determined based on the number of years of experience as a teacher.
Additional compensation is added for incoming teachers with Master's degrees and NYS Special Education certifications.
Teachers are eligible for annual salary increases based on tenure and performance; salaries for teachers who continue on at DREAM can exceed the incoming teacher band above.
DREAM is committed to upholding highly competitive salaries and ensuring teacher pay is within the highest quartile of NYC Charter Schools.
