Teacher jobs at FLACS

Job Description Under the supervision of the school principal, the middle school mathematics teacher develops each student's competencies in mathematical skills and a deep conceptual understanding of math through a problem solving curriculum aligned with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. The mathematics teacher facilitates the successful implementation of rigorous standards-based curriculum to ensure students master the standards and meet the academic goals and is responsive to diverse learning needs of all students including general education, students with disabilities and English Language Learners. The mathematics teacher works with the school administrators to implement school procedures and policies and communicates with students' parents, guardians and/or caregivers. Key Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge of grade-level math curriculum to engage students in problem-solving, modeling, and reading to develop mastery in mathematics. Plans, prepares, and facilitates daily standards-based lessons that utilize a variety of instructional strategies which differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students including general education, students with disabilities, and ELLs. Establishes a culture of learning to engage students in rigorous standards-based mathematics curriculum to ensure students master the state standards and are prepared to enter high school. Focuses on the integration of literacy skills across mathematics content, which includes explicit vocabulary development, reading, writing, speaking, and listening standards. Integrates technology into the curriculum and classroom. Designs and implements assessments that measure progress toward academic standards. Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to create a classroom culture of data-driven decision-making to close the achievement gap for all students including general education, students with disabilities, and ELLs. Creates a classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a safe, caring, and orderly school environment that nurtures the unique needs of each student. Participates in collaborative curriculum and professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions. Seeks to actively know students' strengths and challenge areas and communicates effectively with parents. Professional Responsibilities: Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy. Reflects on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve instructional effectiveness and guide professional growth. Engages and collaborates with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning. Establishes ongoing communication with families, guardians, and caregivers to enhance student development and success. Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. Qualifications: Bachelors degrees are required; a master's degree is preferred Prior satisfactory teaching experience preferred New York State Teaching Certification in Mathematics (grades 5-9) and/or Mathematics (grades 7-12) and/or Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (grades 5-9) Dual certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Students with Disabilities is a plus NYS fingerprint clearance and background check Powered by JazzHR aLltWl8USO

Job Description About Us: The two Bronx Charter Schools for Better Learning are dedicated to providing our students and staff with a rich, dynamic educational environment where teaching serves learning. At BBL, academic excellence is achieved through inquiry and increased student autonomy in an environment that values the ongoing learning of each individual. Job Summary: Provide our students with a rich, dynamic educational environment where teaching serves learning through creating and executing lesson plans. Promote and enforce ongoing learning to achieve academic excellence through inquiry and increased student autonomy. Duties/Responsibilities: • Have the highest expectations and create lessons that call upon students' innate capacity to master complex learning tasks and that leverage their interests and strengths. • Cultivate deep content-area knowledge because they are passionate learners, themselves. • Engage in professional development training, collaborative team planning, and welcome opportunities to reflect on one's teaching practice. • Openly participate in dialogue around identity, race, diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Collect, analyze, and develop action plans based on a variety of data, both quantitative and qualitative. • Develop meaningful relationships with colleagues, students, families, and the greater school community. • Foster a sense of belonging for students through responsive classroom management strategies, a growth mindset approach to learning, and partnerships with families. • Engage in school community events, including family conferences and other activities. • Provide academic support, instructional practices and management needs as mandated on the IEP. • Compile and organize documentation for IEP meetings and progress reports. • Track progress towards annual IEP goals, attend IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments. • Classroom management- foster a positive learning environment by effectively maintaining appropriate student behavior. Required Skills/Abilities: • Uphold BBL's pedagogy, mission and core beliefs. • Committed to promote and nature children's innate brilliance. • Ability to function effectively in a highly collaborative work environment. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Excellent follow-up/ follow-through skills. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree • Master's degree (preferred) • NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education and/or Childhood Education, highly preferred • Additional certification in Students with Disabilities, Literacy, and/or Mathematics, highly preferred • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Prior teaching experience (preferred)

ABOUT US Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12. Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic individuals who Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism. Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm. Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments. Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program. TEACHING ASSISTANT (K-5) JOB DESCRIPTION Under the supervision of the School Principal and direction of the Classroom Teacher, Teaching Assistants support teachers in implementing high-quality rigorous standards based curricula which promotes a culture of excellence and high expectations. Teaching Assistants reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups. They enforce school and class rules and maintain an attractive and orderly classroom. They assist teachers with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and entering student data into school and network databases. Key Responsibilities: Assists the teacher in setting up and maintaining a clean and orderly classroom. Under the direction of the teacher, creates and maintains bulletin board displays inside and outside the classroom. Manages and secures all materials in the classroom environment. Works with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities, as planned by the teacher. Uses and promotes positive guidance and behavior management techniques. Assists teachers with conferring with students. Communicates to the teacher observations or concerns regarding student's academic and social-emotional progress. Assists teachers with keeping individual students on task during instructional activities. Grades assignments involving multiple choice or unambiguous short answers, under the direction of the teacher. Writes individual anecdotal records that support the teacher in the planning of instructional activities. Assists teachers with entering data in online gradebooks. Assumes the position of teacher for short periods in the absence of the certified classroom teacher. Promotes healthy eating habits of students in the cafeteria. Maintains a safe and orderly environment in the lunchroom. Assists teachers in the orderly transition of students at arrival and dismissal. Escorts students to bus dismissal. Maintains a professional relationship with the assigned teacher. Participates in staff meetings and professional learning, as scheduled. Adheres to the prescribed schedule set by the administration. Professional Responsibilities: Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy. Is a lifelong learner who reflects on their practice, is receptive to critical feedback from leaders and colleagues, and strives to improve instructional effectiveness. Has high expectations for students and for themselves as an educator. Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. Qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's degree is required Enrollment in a teacher preparation program is preferred Prior experience working with elementary aged children preferred New York State Certification in Level I, II or III Teaching Assistant required NY State Department of Education fingerprint clearance It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law. Powered by JazzHR 4SCstuokyh

Job Description About Us: The two Bronx Charter Schools for Better Learning are dedicated to providing our students and staff with a rich, dynamic educational environment where teaching serves learning. At BBL, academic excellence is achieved through inquiry and increased student autonomy in an environment that values the ongoing learning of each individual. Job Summary: Provide our students with a rich, dynamic educational environment where teaching serves learning through creating and executing lesson plans. Promote and enforce ongoing learning to achieve academic excellence through inquiry and increased student autonomy. Duties/Responsibilities: • Have the highest expectations and create lessons that call upon students' innate capacity to master complex learning tasks and that leverage their interests and strengths. • Cultivate deep content-area knowledge because they are passionate learners, themselves. • Engage in professional development training, collaborative team planning, and welcome opportunities to reflect on one's teaching practice. • Openly participate in dialogue around identity, race, diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Collect, analyze, and develop action plans based on a variety of data, both quantitative and qualitative. • Develop meaningful relationships with colleagues, students, families, and the greater school community. • Foster a sense of belonging for students through responsive classroom management strategies, a growth mindset approach to learning, and partnerships with families. • Engage in school community events, including family conferences and other activities. • Provide academic support, instructional practices and management needs as mandated on the IEP. • Compile and organize documentation for IEP meetings and progress reports. • Track progress towards annual IEP goals, attend IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments. • Classroom management- foster a positive learning environment by effectively maintaining appropriate student behavior. Required Skills/Abilities: • Uphold BBL's pedagogy, mission and core beliefs. • Committed to promote and nature children's innate brilliance. • Ability to function effectively in a highly collaborative work environment. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • Excellent follow-up/ follow-through skills. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree • Master's degree (preferred) • NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education and/or Childhood Education, highly preferred • Additional certification in Students with Disabilities, Literacy, and/or Mathematics, highly preferred • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Prior teaching experience (preferred)

ABOUT US Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12. Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic individuals who Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism. Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm. Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments. Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program. TEACHING ASSISTANT (K-5) JOB DESCRIPTION Under the supervision of the School Principal and direction of the Classroom Teacher, Teaching Assistants support teachers in implementing high-quality rigorous standards based curricula which promotes a culture of excellence and high expectations. Teaching Assistants reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups. They enforce school and class rules and maintain an attractive and orderly classroom. They assist teachers with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and entering student data into school and network databases. Key Responsibilities: Assists the teacher in setting up and maintaining a clean and orderly classroom. Under the direction of the teacher, creates and maintains bulletin board displays inside and outside the classroom. Manages and secures all materials in the classroom environment. Works with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities, as planned by the teacher. Uses and promotes positive guidance and behavior management techniques. Assists teachers with conferring with students. Communicates to the teacher observations or concerns regarding student's academic and social-emotional progress. Assists teachers with keeping individual students on task during instructional activities. Grades assignments involving multiple choice or unambiguous short answers, under the direction of the teacher. Writes individual anecdotal records that support the teacher in the planning of instructional activities. Assists teachers with entering data in online gradebooks. Assumes the position of teacher for short periods in the absence of the certified classroom teacher. Promotes healthy eating habits of students in the cafeteria. Maintains a safe and orderly environment in the lunchroom. Assists teachers in the orderly transition of students at arrival and dismissal. Escorts students to bus dismissal. Maintains a professional relationship with the assigned teacher. Participates in staff meetings and professional learning, as scheduled. Adheres to the prescribed schedule set by the administration. Professional Responsibilities: Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy. Is a lifelong learner who reflects on their practice, is receptive to critical feedback from leaders and colleagues, and strives to improve instructional effectiveness. Has high expectations for students and for themselves as an educator. Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. Qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's degree is required Enrollment in a teacher preparation program is preferred Prior experience working with elementary aged children preferred New York State Certification in Level I, II or III Teaching Assistant required NY State Department of Education fingerprint clearance It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.

ABOUT US Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12. Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic educators who Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism. Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm. Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments. Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) TEACHER (6-8) JOB DESCRIPTION Position Overview: Under the supervision of the School Principal, the English Language Arts Teacher engages students in mastering grade-level English language arts skills by nurturing critical thinking, centering diverse, relevant, and rigorous texts, prioritizing student voices and ideas to build agency, and centering writing as a tool for analysis. Using a shared FLACS Network English language arts curriculum aligned with the NYS Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards, the English Language Arts Teacher will design daily lesson plans that are responsive to diverse learning needs of all students including general education, students with disabilities and English Language Learners, and hold all students to high academic expectations. The English Language Arts Teacher is primarily responsible for teaching one grade level, but may be required to teach additional preparations (i.e., an advisory course, elective course, or remedial support workshop). Key Responsibilities: Creates academically rigorous, standards-based, culturally relevant lesson plans that foster critical thinking and problem-solving and prepare students for high school level coursework. Utilizes student-centered instructional strategies to engage students and differentiate teaching based on the diverse, individual needs of students including those with disabilities and ELLs. Implements units using common network curriculum resources, maps, frameworks, pacing documents and instructional philosophies to ensure alignment across our schools from kindergarten through high school graduation. Coplans and co-teaches with Special Education teachers and English as a New Language teachers, either as part of an ICT model or to support students through differentiation of materials. Analyzes data from ongoing formative and summative assessments to refine instructional practices and impact student achievement. Maintains strong classroom management and implements school wide policies and procedures to ensure a safe, caring and orderly school environment. Establishes a classroom culture of caring, respect and rapport which holds all students to high academic standards, promotes inclusion, fosters a love of learning, and builds positive relationships. Grades student work and provides students with actionable feedback, and returns work and enters these grades into online systems shared with students and families promptly. Seeks to actively know students' strengths and challenge areas and communicates these effectively with families using online portals, report cards and other means. Participates in professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities and school wide functions. Shares best practices with colleagues by participating in professional learning communities, grade-level or content teams, and cross-school groups. Professional Responsibilities: Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy. Is a lifelong learner who reflects on their practice, is receptive to critical feedback from leaders and colleagues, and strives to improve instructional effectiveness. Has high expectations for students and for themselves as an educator. Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred. New York State Teaching Certification in English Language Arts (grades 5-9), English Language Arts (grades 7-12), Literacy (grades 5-12), or Childhood Education (grades 1-6). Prior satisfactory teaching experience, especially in an urban school, is preferred. Dual certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Students with Disabilities is a plus. NYS Department of Education fingerprint clearance and criminal background checks. It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law. Powered by JazzHR 9yaUm3znrn

ABOUT US Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12. Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic educators who Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism. Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm. Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments. Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) TEACHER (6-8) JOB DESCRIPTION Position Overview: Under the supervision of the School Principal, the English Language Arts Teacher engages students in mastering grade-level English language arts skills by nurturing critical thinking, centering diverse, relevant, and rigorous texts, prioritizing student voices and ideas to build agency, and centering writing as a tool for analysis. Using a shared FLACS Network English language arts curriculum aligned with the NYS Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards, the English Language Arts Teacher will design daily lesson plans that are responsive to diverse learning needs of all students including general education, students with disabilities and English Language Learners, and hold all students to high academic expectations. The English Language Arts Teacher is primarily responsible for teaching one grade level, but may be required to teach additional preparations (i.e., an advisory course, elective course, or remedial support workshop). Key Responsibilities: Creates academically rigorous, standards-based, culturally relevant lesson plans that foster critical thinking and problem-solving and prepare students for high school level coursework. Utilizes student-centered instructional strategies to engage students and differentiate teaching based on the diverse, individual needs of students including those with disabilities and ELLs. Implements units using common network curriculum resources, maps, frameworks, pacing documents and instructional philosophies to ensure alignment across our schools from kindergarten through high school graduation. Coplans and co-teaches with Special Education teachers and English as a New Language teachers, either as part of an ICT model or to support students through differentiation of materials. Analyzes data from ongoing formative and summative assessments to refine instructional practices and impact student achievement. Maintains strong classroom management and implements school wide policies and procedures to ensure a safe, caring and orderly school environment. Establishes a classroom culture of caring, respect and rapport which holds all students to high academic standards, promotes inclusion, fosters a love of learning, and builds positive relationships. Grades student work and provides students with actionable feedback, and returns work and enters these grades into online systems shared with students and families promptly. Seeks to actively know students' strengths and challenge areas and communicates these effectively with families using online portals, report cards and other means. Participates in professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities and school wide functions. Shares best practices with colleagues by participating in professional learning communities, grade-level or content teams, and cross-school groups. Professional Responsibilities: Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy. Is a lifelong learner who reflects on their practice, is receptive to critical feedback from leaders and colleagues, and strives to improve instructional effectiveness. Has high expectations for students and for themselves as an educator. Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred. New York State Teaching Certification in English Language Arts (grades 5-9), English Language Arts (grades 7-12), Literacy (grades 5-12), or Childhood Education (grades 1-6). Prior satisfactory teaching experience, especially in an urban school, is preferred. Dual certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Students with Disabilities is a plus. NYS Department of Education fingerprint clearance and criminal background checks. It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.

Under the supervision of the school principal, the middle school mathematics teacher develops each student's competencies in mathematical skills and a deep conceptual understanding of math through a problem solving curriculum aligned with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. The mathematics teacher facilitates the successful implementation of rigorous standards-based curriculum to ensure students master the standards and meet the academic goals and is responsive to diverse learning needs of all students including general education, students with disabilities and English Language Learners. The mathematics teacher works with the school administrators to implement school procedures and policies and communicates with students' parents, guardians and/or caregivers. Key Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge of grade-level math curriculum to engage students in problem-solving, modeling, and reading to develop mastery in mathematics. Plans, prepares, and facilitates daily standards-based lessons that utilize a variety of instructional strategies which differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students including general education, students with disabilities, and ELLs. Establishes a culture of learning to engage students in rigorous standards-based mathematics curriculum to ensure students master the state standards and are prepared to enter high school. Focuses on the integration of literacy skills across mathematics content, which includes explicit vocabulary development, reading, writing, speaking, and listening standards. Integrates technology into the curriculum and classroom. Designs and implements assessments that measure progress toward academic standards. Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to create a classroom culture of data-driven decision-making to close the achievement gap for all students including general education, students with disabilities, and ELLs. Creates a classroom environment of respect and rapport to ensure a safe, caring, and orderly school environment that nurtures the unique needs of each student. Participates in collaborative curriculum and professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions. Seeks to actively know students' strengths and challenge areas and communicates effectively with parents. Professional Responsibilities: Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy. Reflects on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve instructional effectiveness and guide professional growth. Engages and collaborates with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning. Establishes ongoing communication with families, guardians, and caregivers to enhance student development and success. Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player. Qualifications: Bachelors degrees are required; a master's degree is preferred Prior satisfactory teaching experience preferred New York State Teaching Certification in Mathematics (grades 5-9) and/or Mathematics (grades 7-12) and/or Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (grades 5-9) Dual certification in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Students with Disabilities is a plus NYS fingerprint clearance and background check