Middle School Teacher - Brooklyn, United States - Prospect Schools

Prospect Schools

Verified Company

Brooklyn, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About Us:

Prospect Schools is a high performing, intentionally diverse, K-12 college preparatory charter network with seven schools in Brooklyn.

We have set a vision to become, by 2025, the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where students and educators can work, learn, and thrive.

We hope you'll join us on this journey.

Our experienced team of leaders and educators works hard every day to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning.

We are committed to offering a rigorous educational experience to all of our students regardless of background, familial income, or geography, because we believe all children have the right to a high quality education.

The strong relationships across our communities allow us to push our mission forward each day for more than 2,100 students.

Our Core Values are:

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Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
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Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion in our work
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Persistence:Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity
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Passion:Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance

About the Role:

Planning and Instruction

Design and implement culturally responsive lesson plans that engage students and foster a love for learning
Teach to an intentionally diverse classroom and actively work to engage all students throughout the lesson
Attend regular coaching meetings with your direct manager and professional development sessions as part of the school team
Use datainformed methods to modify and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the individual learners
Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and effective pedagogy, evidenced by clear and objectivedriven instruction and meaningful student engagement practices
Where applicable, serve as an Advisor to students, motivating students across academic skill levels and cultivating students' socialemotional awareness and wellbeing

Classroom Environment

Consistently model our core values and provide opportunities for students to learn about and practice them
Set the tone of the classroom as a positive place that fosters both high expectations and student voice and expression
Set clear expectations and institute routines in order to create a purposeful, supportive, and warm environment for learning
Build a classroom community that uses culturally sustaining practices to ensure that students feel safe, valued, and respected by adults and their peers

Parent Partnership

Build relationships and provide ongoing progress updates through regular communication with the families of all students in your classroom
Utilize family and student feedback to continuously improve the learning experience for your students
Coordinate and facilitate meetings with families on both an ad hoc basis and during regularly scheduled events, such as Report Card Night

Adult Culture and Teamwork

Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible in your role and adapt to school and student needs
Embody a Team First mindset by proactively seeking opportunities to build relationships and collaborate across functional teams, actively participate in professional development opportunities, and engage families and community members
Demonstrate a commitment to giving and receiving feedback for the purpose of continuous growth and learning
Engage in learning opportunities designed to promote stronger Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices at Prospect Schools
Bachelors Degree
Prior teaching experience preferred
Exceptionally strong organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail
Experience working in a diverse school community
Adept at collaborating and building community with others

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week
56 weeks of prescribed summer vacation (depending on the calendar), as well as regular school breaks and holidays during the school year
401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3year vesting schedule
Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues, from family care to mental health services

About Us:

Prospect Schools is a high performing, intentionally diverse, K-12 college preparatory charter network with seven schools in Brooklyn. We have set a vision to become, by 2025, the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where students and educators ca