Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York is hiring: ELA/Library Teacher i

ELA/Library Teacher

St. Mark the Evangelist

55 W 138th Street

Manhattan, NY 10037

Mission

At St. Mark the Evangelist our community embraces beliefs that guide our actions, our words, and our decisions. These beliefs inform each aspect of our school-our policies, procedures, rituals, routines, relationships, and even the physical spaces.

These beliefs are that we are better together as a St. Mark family. We believe that All children can learn. We believe that God is in all things and that With God, anything is possible. We are meant to constantly grow.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed
• Assuming responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership toward quantifiable results
• Developing weekly written lesson plans that correlate with St. Mark the Evangelist's ELA curriculum, goals, and objectives by grade level
• Collaborating with colleagues to plan units and lessons and develop expertise in implementing instruction
• Fulfilling the school's mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit
• Regularly creating and communicating with families of students in a positive and respectful manner
• Keeping up-to-date records on student academic and behavioral progress
• Participating in ongoing professional development sessions to grow as an instructional leader

The ideal candidate will have:

• Deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
• Experience with data-driven assessments to achieve student academic goals and inform instructional decisions and interventions
• A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator
• Strong instructional, classroom management, and discipline skills

Position Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a competitive university is required, a master's degree is preferred
• Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education
• Must pass a background check

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary range conforms with the provisions in the collective bargaining agreement , based on degree and years of experience; salaries range from $53,900 - $75,300.