The American Dream School
The American Dream School is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, and engaging teacher who is committed to serving English Language Learners and cultivating bilingualism and biliteracy through their content area. This candidate will be able to create a curriculum based on NYS Next Generation/Common Core standards for their subject area. We are currently seeking a 6-8 Grade Visual Arts Teacher for immediate hire to work in the 2023-2024 school year.
Responsibilities:
INSTRUCTIONAL Implement and support in the development of a rigorous cutting edge curriculum that develops scholars in their discipline Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow a rigorous, Next Generation/Common Core-aligned curriculum map Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform.Implement a full time co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs. Promotes a sense of urgency in learning Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments Maintain accurate records and create reports Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed
OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties, responsibilities, and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback
Minimum Qualifications: Bilingual Spanish/English preferred Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master's preferred New York State Teaching Certification or Special Education is required Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: 401(k)401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Responsibilities:
INSTRUCTIONAL Implement and support in the development of a rigorous cutting edge curriculum that develops scholars in their discipline Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow a rigorous, Next Generation/Common Core-aligned curriculum map Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform.Implement a full time co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs. Promotes a sense of urgency in learning Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments Maintain accurate records and create reports Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed
OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties, responsibilities, and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback
Minimum Qualifications: Bilingual Spanish/English preferred Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master's preferred New York State Teaching Certification or Special Education is required Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: 401(k)401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 hour shift