Academy of the City Charter School is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
• Lead Teachers for Kindergarten – Third Grade
• Associate Teachers for Kindergarten – Third Grade
• English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher for Kindergarten – First Grade
Additionally, we are always interested in hearing from professionals who are interested in our educational model.
Resumes and queries may be directed to careers [at] academyofthecity [dot] org
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DATE: March 21, 2013
POSITION: Lead Teachers for K-3rd Grade (2013-2014 school year)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree desirable
- New York State Certification required
- Three years teaching experience preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively and an interest in an interdisciplinary approach to education.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Children. The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching a group of children in all subject areas, planning to meet the needs of the entire group as well as individual children. The ability to attend to the social/emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child is his/her primary responsibility. An ability to work with some children that are English Language learners and have special education needs will be important.
Work with Environment and Materials. The teacher is responsible for designing, organizing and maintaining a materials-based classroom that reflects the curriculum and current work of the children. An ability to create and prepare materials that serve the curriculum is essential.
Curriculum Development. The teacher is responsible for developing curriculum in all areas based on the New York State standards and children’s developmental capacities and needs. A current understanding of literacy learning, mathematics and interdisciplinary curriculum development in social studies, science and the arts will be important. A multicultural understanding must be reflected in the curriculum developed for children. Special emphasis is placed on social studies as the core of classroom life and learning.
WORK WITH ADULTS
Assistant and Student Teachers. As cooperating practitioners for other teachers who work in their classrooms, teachers plan cooperatively with other adults and hold weekly supervisory meetings. Teachers meet with the student and the advisor, if in a Graduate Program several times per semester.
Staff. An interest in his/her own professional growth is expected. Each teacher meets weekly with their curriculum coordinator and participates in weekly grade level meetings and weekly staff meetings after school. As part of a diagnostic team, teachers work with specialists, nurses, and social workers, and meet with parents and other family members as necessary.
Parents. Teachers are required to meet with parents twice yearly for individual conferences and to be available for additional conferences where needed. Teachers and parents work together to increase each other’s knowledge of the children. There will be two written comprehensive reports on children each year.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE: August 15, 2013
ENDING DATE: June 30, 2014
SEND RESUME TO: careers@academyofthecity.org with position listed in re: section of the email
ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.
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SUBJECT: Associate Teacher for K-3rd Grade (2013-2014 school year)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Enrolled or completed Master’s degree desirable
- New York City Teacher Assistant certification required
- Previous work with children preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively and an interest in an interdisciplinary approach to education
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Children. The Associate Teacher is responsible for teaching a group of children in all subject areas and planning to meet the needs of the entire group as well as individual children. Enabling the social/emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child is the teacher’s primary responsibility. A willingness to work with some children that are English Language Learners and have special education needs will be important.
Work with Environment and Materials. The teacher is responsible for designing, organizing, and maintaining a materials-based classroom that reflects the curriculum and current work of the children. The teacher will create and prepare materials that serve the curriculum.
Curriculum Development. The teacher is responsible for developing curriculum in all areas based on the New York State standards and children’s developmental capacities and needs. A current understanding of literacy learning, mathematics, and interdisciplinary curriculum development in social studies, science, and the arts will be important. A multicultural understanding must be reflected in the curriculum developed for children. Special emphasis is placed on social studies as the core of classroom life and learning.
WORK WITH ADULTS
Staff. An interest in his/her own professional growth is expected. Each teacher participates in weekly grade level meetings and weekly staff meetings after school. As part of a diagnostic team, teachers work with specialists, nurses, and social workers and meet with parents and other family members as necessary.
Parents. Teachers are required to meet with parents twice yearly for individual conferences and to be available for additional conferences where needed. Teachers and parents work together to increase each other’s knowledge of the children. There will be two written comprehensive reports on children each year and Associate Teachers will have a role in some of the writing of these reports.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE: August 15, 2013
ENDING DATE: June 30, 2014
SEND RESUME TO: careers@academyofthecity.org with position in re: section of the email
ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.
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DATE: March 20, 2013
POSITION: English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher for Kindergarten – First Grade (2013-2014 school year)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree desirable
- New York State Certification required
- Two years experience as an ESOL or ELL program teacher in an elementary school environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and an interest in an interdisciplinary approach to education.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Children. ELL Teachers are responsible for the instruction of students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The teacher is responsible for providing direct and indirect instruction to LEP students. The willingness to attend to the social/emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child is the teacher’s primary responsibility.
Work with Environment and Materials. The teacher is responsible for designing, organizing, and maintaining a materials-based classroom that reflects the curriculum and current work of the children. The ability to have an inviting, engaging, and innovative learning environment for LEP students; establishing and maintaining effective and appropriate classroom management procedures will be essential.
Curriculum Development. The teacher is responsible for developing curriculum in all areas based on the New York State standards and children’s developmental capacities and needs. A current understanding of literacy learning, mathematics, and interdisciplinary curriculum development in social studies, science, and the arts will be important. A multicultural understanding must be reflected in the curriculum developed for children. Engaging in long and short-term planning addressing individual needs of LEP students will be important.
WORK WITH ADULTS
Staff. An interest in his/her own professional growth is expected. Each teacher meets weekly with their curriculum coordinator and participates in weekly grade level meetings and weekly staff meetings after school. As part of a diagnostic team, teachers work with specialists, nurses, and social workers and meet with parents and other family members as necessary.
Parents. Teachers are required to meet with parents twice yearly for individual conferences and to be available for additional conferences where needed. Serving as advisors to ELL students and their families will be essential. Teachers and parents work together to increase each other’s knowledge of the children. There will be two written comprehensive reports on children each year.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE: August 15, 2013
ENDING DATE: June 30, 2014
SEND RESUME TO: careers@academyofthecity.org with position listed in re: section of the email
ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.
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DATE: March 8, 2013
SUBJECT: After School Coordinator (2013-2014 school year) (Part-time, 50% load, 2:30-6:30 p.m.)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Enrolled or completed Master’s degree desirable.
- Previous work with children in classroom.
- Work in after school program desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively and an interest in an interdisciplinary approach to education.
- Spanish fluency desirable.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work With Adults
Staff: The Coordinator is responsible for hiring and organizing a staff that will work directly with students in the after school program. This includes assessment and supervision of staff. Creating an effective schedule, tracking attendance and learning gains are critical to gauge the success of the after school program.
Parents/Guardians The Coordinator will work together to increase each other’s knowledge of the children. Communication is vital in creating the best learning environment and creating the most effective program that will maximize the learning of children.
Work with Children The Coordinator is responsible for working with a group of children in literacy and math as well as incorporating technology in an after school setting. S/he needs to plan to meet the needs of the entire group as well as individual children. Enabling the social/emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child is his/her primary responsibility. A willingness to meet the needs of some children that are English Language learners and have special education needs will be important.
Work with Environment and Materials. The Coordinator is responsible for designing, organizing and maintaining a materials-based program that reflects the curriculum of the school and current work of the children. Create and prepare materials that serve the curriculum.
Curriculum Development. The Coordinator is responsible for developing curriculum in all areas based on the New York State standards and children’s developmental capacities and needs. A current understanding of literacy learning, mathematics and interdisciplinary curriculum development in social studies, science and the arts will be important. A multicultural understanding must be reflected in the curriculum developed for children.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE: August 15, 2013
ENDING DATE: June 30, 2014
SEND RESUME TO: careers[at]academyofthecity[dot]org with position listed in re: section of the email
ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.
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ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, OR DISABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.