Middle School Teacher

Description

About Bronx Arts:Bronx Charter School for the Arts (Bronx Arts) is a public school for grades K-8, located in both the Hunts Point and Soundview sections of the South Bronx. Bronx Arts is founded on the principle that a rich and vibrant background in the arts is a key component of achieving academic excellence. We strive to serve as a model that encourages creativity and innovation in the classroom and inspires students to develop the intellectual and personal fortitude to realize their dreams. At Bronx Arts, students receive daily instruction in theater, dance, music, and visual arts, and lessons in these subjects are integrated into the academic curriculum.

Opportunity Summary:

• Develop and teach engaging lessons in your content and discipline.

• Utilizes developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials that are tightly aligned to Bronx Arts' benchmarks and New York State standards.

• Differentiate small group instruction for students with special needs and provide individual or small group instruction for students who require additional academic support.

• Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practices.

• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

• Continuously improve your professional practice through grade-level meetings, weekly coaching sessions, data-driven reflection and professional development, including an annual summer institute.

• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment.

• Support the social, emotional and cognitive development of adolescent children.

• Enforce and uphold Bronx Arts' school policies and culture.

Requirements

• An outstanding classroom teacher who holds students to consistently high behavioral and academic expectations.

• A results-driven educator with experience in, and commitment to, the use of data analysis and assessments to drive instructional decisions and teacher accountability.

• A graduate of a Bachelor's degree program (required) from an accredited college or university. Master's Degree preferred.

• Minimum three years teaching experience in their discipline.

• NYS teaching certification or pending in their discipline and/or meets NYS certification eligibility requirements.

Compensation

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include: Health, Paid Time-Off, Short & Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefit Program. Optional benefits include: Retirement Investment (403b Plan), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, and Medical Flexible Spending Account.

Bronx Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Bronx Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.