Position Title

Classroom Teacher, Grades K-6

Summary

The classroom teacher is the student’s primary teacher during the course of the school day. They are the main conduit for information between home and school and serves as each child’s educational advocate at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts.

Reports to

Building Principal or Assistant Principal

Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt

Salary Grade and Location

Salary is highly competitive and based on degree and certification

10-month in person position

Insurance and 403(b) is offered to full time employees with cost based on coverage that is chosen.

All applicants must receive fingerprint clearance prior to starting employment.

Education, Experience, and/or Certification or License Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Valid New York State Teaching Certificate in their subject area and/or ESSA “highly qualified” status

Preferably, previous teaching experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting; or experience working with groups of children and youth, preferably in an urban setting; within the candidate’s special skill area preferred

Competencies

We are looking for a dynamic educator who will:

Collaboratively plan and implement instructional units that are aligned to the New York State Common Core Standards and the curriculum of the Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts

Use data from all assessment sources to monitor student progress toward meeting academic targets;

Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourages student responsibility and create community;

Collaborate with the classroom instructional team, which can include an associate teacher, an Arts Integration (AI) teacher, ENL teacher, etc.;

Differentiates instruction for students as needed;

Coordinates, plans, meets and co-teaches with other teachers to meet program requirements of Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts;

Provides an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment;

Evaluates and tracks student progress;

Engages in effective and appropriate classroom management;

Maintains and enriches expertise in subject area;

Performs other instructional duties, as necessary;

Has knowledge of effective practices that motivates students to adhere to high standards of conduct;

Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning by following a positive behavior approach through RestorativePractices and Whole Brain Teaching;

Analyzes data on student learning to identify needs for improvement in instruction;

Understands, practices and is accountable for professional expectations as defined by the 4 domains of Charlotte Danielson;

Demonstrates the capacity to work collaboratively across disciplines;

Maintains open communication with parents and encourage parent participation;

Organize and plan for flexible, goal-oriented groups that are based on students’ instructional needs;

Ensures lessons are enriched and rigorous which allow for students to elaborate, analyze, make cross-curricular connections, apply what they have learned, and develop creativity and problem-solving strategies; and

Attends professional development training.

Core Values and Essential Functions of the Job

Our School’s core values are:

• More time to learn (longer school days, extended school year)
• Integrates the Arts in Learning and extended Arts Education throughout the week
• Applies set of learning dispositions through the PositivityProject character strengths
• A Focus on Language and Literacy
• A Focus on Numeracy and the 8 Mathematical Practices
• Character Education infusion
• Extended Student and Family Resources

Essential Functions:
Teachers are committed to continuous improvement principles;
Teachers are committed to providing a culturally inclusive environment while striving to include culturally responsive and relevant practices in the classroom;
Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment;
Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education;
Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school;
Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences;
Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure;
Is a team player;
Is open to feedback and being coached to grow practices;
Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, entrepreneurial environment;
Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner;
Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction;
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information;
Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively; and
Maintains a positive, growth mindset

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and on a team.

Responsibilities are representative but may not capture all tasks to be performed. The candidates will be expected to complete all duties which may be required in the performance and scope of their position.

Physical Environment

May require physical work including moving about to coordinate work, moderate exposure to loud noises, and possibly lifting of heavy objects.