Entry-Level to Experienced Teachers - Relocation Assistance Available
Company: Success Academy
Location: Stamford
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Thanks for your interest in Success Academy Running the largest,
fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter
schools in New York City takes a village - families, children,
teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We
would love to welcome you to our community We work tirelessly every
day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous,
whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.
When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks
through the doors of one of our 53 schools in NYC a fair shot at
reaching his or her potential. Job Description : Are you
passionate, driven, and looking for an intellectually charged
environment where you can make an impact? As a teacher in New York
City---s top-performing network of K-12 charter schools, you will
join a team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing
children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers
and leaders, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas,
and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on. A
background in education is not required. At Success Academy, we
provide you with extensive training and a proven curriculum so you
can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson
plans. As we move rapidly toward our most ambitious years yet, we
are looking for great minds with the drive to develop exceptional
leadership skills, the collaborative spirit to elevate our learning
community, and the passion to put their knowledge to work for
profound social impact on behalf of children. Key Responsibilities:
1. Lesson Planning and Instruction: Develop and implement lesson
plans that align with curriculum standards and cater to diverse
learning styles. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and
technologies to enhance learning. Manage a classroom of 20
scholars. 2. Assessment and Evaluation: Assess student progress
through assignments, tests, and observations. Provide timely
feedback and support to help students improve. Maintain accurate
records of student performance and progress. 3. Classroom
Management: Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to
maintain a productive learning environment. 4. Communication and
Collaboration: Communicate regularly with students, parents, and
guardians regarding academic progress and behavioral issues.
Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to
support student success. Career Advancement and Skill Development :
Success Academy gives you unparalleled opportunities to gain
valuable professional skills and advance rapidly with leadership
opportunities available both in the classroom and outside. Sharpen
your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful
relationships with students, their families, and your peers and
mentors. This is inclusive of writing letters of recommendation at
the middle school and high school level. Become a highly skilled
problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the
classroom. Learn to assess and analyze data to chart your
students--- growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching
methods accordingly. Engage in professional development
opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted,
in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance.
Have the opportunity to grow as a leader and ultimately a leader of
the entire grade team. There are also opportunities to enter our
school leadership track as an assistant principal as well as to
transition to our network office. Minimum Qualifications: A
bachelor---s degree before your first day of work with Success
Academy (a background in education is not required) Strong
communication and interpersonal skills Passion for learning and
commitment to student development Ability to work in person in New
York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations) Preferred
Qualifications: Bachelor---s degree in Education or related field A
rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e, biology, history,
chemistry, economics, physics, English, mathematics, engineering)
What We Look For : Drive for Excellence: You set ambitious goals
for yourself and have never been afraid of putting in the hard work
it takes to achieve them; Confidence and Presence: You enjoy taking
the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;
Passion for Content: You relish literature, science, history,
and/or math and independently seek to deepen your knowledge of
subjects that interest you; Planning and Organizational Skills: You
have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and are able to
plan around competing priorities; Emotional Intelligence: You have
strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people
from a wide range of backgrounds; Learner: You are intellectually
curious and are motivated to master new skills. You welcome
feedback and coaching that will help you achieve your goals; and
Grit and Determination: You are not frustrated by setbacks --- you
see them as an opportunity for growth. Compensation : Starting
From: $65,000.00 Current Success Academies Employees : Please apply
through the Jobs Posting in your Success Academies Workday Account
. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an
equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications
from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the
perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success
Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for
professional growth. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and
team at our Working Here page. Success Academy Charter Schools does
not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
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