Pre-K Lead TeacherOur Lead Pre-K Teacher:We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned bilingual Lead Pre-K Teacher who both loves and respects our children. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to deliver rigorous and engaging instruction research-based on effective bilingual teaching strategies while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students. The Lead Pre-K Teacher along with their Associate Teacher, each providing instruction in Spanish or English on alternate days. If you have a deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.
Who You Are:- Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including but not limited to:
- Experience using play to nurture and build social emotional skills (read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading) and SOR to support a diverse community of students' Kindergarten readiness skills
- Interactive, hands on, creative learning that promote concept and skill development
- Use of technology to support instruction in all areas
- Use of multiple data sources to drive instruction
- Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Knowledge of co-teaching strategies
- Nurturing and playful; you provide early-learning experiences that contribute to children's positive feelings about school, teachers, and their communities while supporting children's development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic competencies
- Reflective and use multiple data sources to make day-by-day decisions about instruction with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction
- Inclusive in ensuring that a child's family, culture, and previous experiences are celebrated and incorporated into the classroom community
- Intentional in engaging in ongoing professional learning and have dedicated time for planning, practice, and reflection. You are a strong relationship builder with excellent communication and planning skills
- Diverse; classrooms are rich with materials and print that represent diverse backgrounds and cultures. You are a strong believer in anti racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices
- A graduate of a Bachelor's Degree in Education program in relevant content area and possesses a valid New York State Teaching Certification; a bilingual extension is preferred.
- Experienced as a full-time effective, impactful early childhood classroom teacher with a minimum of three years in an elementary school. Experience in an urban charter school setting is preferred
What Can You Expect From UsAt S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual's passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions and more, to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square provides competitive salaries. Using two pay scale ranges based on your New York State Certifications, years of experience and education level
certified teachers salary ranges from $66,000 - $122,764 and uncertified teachers salary ranges from $63,000 - $119,764. Additionally, we provide opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with- a 401K program with a 6% organizational match
- 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
- longevity bonus
- generous paid time off
- and a supportive work environment.
