Responsibilities
- Craft and execute lessons that give students the knowledge most worth having and build transferable skills and conceptual understandings.
- Implement the school-wide behavior system with fidelity.
- Implement the Data Inquiry Cycle and embody the ACE Habits of Mind.
- Build caring relationships of respect and rapport with students and staff.
- Ensure all assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant, and appropriate feedback to students.
- Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the academic team and Vertex staff.
- Enthusiastically participate and contribute thoughtfully in professional development.
- Participate in community-based projects and school field trips.
- Proactively communicate with families about student learning.
- Supervise students' individual Personal Projects, Extended Essays, and service requirements.
- Lead an advisory group of students.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- A deep, abiding belief in the infinite potential of our students
- An expansive sense of your own agency
- A hunger for feedback from all stakeholders and a commitment to continuous improvement
Nice to Have:
- A current license to teach in New York
This role is a full-time, in-person opportunity.
Physical Requirements
This role may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, including assisting coworkers when needed. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, and looking at a computer screen for long periods at a time.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $67,000-$108,000, offer will be commensurate with the candidate's years of experience and credentials.
As an employee, you are eligible for a benefits package, inclusive of paid time off, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
