Middle & High School English Teachers Job at Summit Academy Charter School, New York, NY

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  • Summit Academy Charter School
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SACS has openings for Middle & High School ELA Teacher , familiar with the New York State Common Core Standards. This Teacher’s primary responsibility is the implementation and development of Summit Academy’s curriculum and the success of its scholars. Therefore, SACS seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction.

Platinum Teachers at Summit Academy must:

  • believe all scholars — regardless of academic or socio-economic background — will achieve at the highest levels
  • be willing to go above and beyond for the success of all scholars – both academic and behavioral
  • possess strong content-area knowledge and classroom management skills
  • desire to teach in our extended day and year schedule
  • contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
  • have a passion for urban education and goes above and beyond the call of duty
  • ensure mastery through creative approaches and differentiated instruction
  • use knowledge of the content area and multiple strands of data to create and implement a rigorous, standards-based curriculum
  • foster a safe, challenging, comfortable, and positive environment
  • be constantly reflective of oneself and others in a relentless pursuit of excellence
  • hold themselves and others accountable by giving and being receptive to feedback
  • collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure the success of all scholars

Responsibilities

  • Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
  • Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
  • Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
  • Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
  • Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior;
  • Be accountable for scholars’ mastery of academic standards;
  • Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and colleagues; and
  • Participate in annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Qualifications

  • Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom;
  • Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
  • Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
  • Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
  • Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred; and
  • Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
  • Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.
  • Belief in and alignment with SACS core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Compensation

We offer a generous compensation package. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated workspace, laptop computer, email, high-speed Internet access, and all necessary supplies.

Final candidates must pass a national criminal background check.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Company Description

Summit Academy Charter School (SACS) is a tuition free, college preparatory middle and high school for 6th - 12th grade scholars in Brooklyn, New York. We deliver the benefits of rigorous scholarship to one of Brooklyn's most underserved communities. SACS provides scholars in Brooklyn's Community School District #15 with a public education that addresses their academic needs and delivers on the aspirations they and their families hold for them. At Summit Academy our mission is simple mission: to prepare its scholars to go to college.

Company Description

Summit Academy Charter School (SACS) is a tuition free, college preparatory middle and high school for 6th - 12th grade scholars in Brooklyn, New York. We deliver the benefits of rigorous scholarship to one of Brooklyn's most underserved communities. SACS provides scholars in Brooklyn's Community School District #15 with a public education that addresses their academic needs and delivers on the aspirations they and their families hold for them. At Summit Academy our mission is simple mission: to prepare its scholars to go to college.

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