Stem Teacher-5th Grade - Elmhurst, United States - Central Queens Academy Charter School

Central Queens Academy Charter School

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Elmhurst, United States

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POSITION
STEM Teacher-5th Grade School Year)

WHO WE ARE

Central Queens Academy Charter Schools (CQA) was founded to serve the families in District 24 in Queens, specifically those who live in and around the multiethnic, multicultural, and multilingual communities of Elmhurst, Corona and Woodside.

Our scholars and their families hail from over 30 different nations and speak over 20 different languages at home. More than 80% of our scholars would be the first in their families to attend and complete college.

CQA operates CQA I and CQA II.

CQA I consists of an established middle school (opened 2012) and a growing elementary school (opened These schools will become a fully enrolled K-8 by 2024.

Since our founding, CQA I middle school has become the highest performing charter middle school in Queens and one of the highest performing schools in all of New York State.

Citing our school's history of successful outcomes, CQA was recently approved for a second charter to replicate and open CQA II.

We will open CQA II in August 2024 beginning with Kindergarten and first grade and grow by one grade per year thereafter.

This new elementary school will serve 500 total scholars across grades K-4 by 2027

OUR MISSION

The mission of Central Queens Academy Charter School is to prepare students for success in education, the workforce and the community through a school that integrates literacy, standards-based academics and culturally responsive supportive services.

WHAT WE ASK OF OUR TEACHERS

Teach
Drive student mastery of core and character standards through excellent teaching practices

Innovate

Willing to take risks and think creatively to support all scholars

Collaborate

Support efforts to institutionalize effective team practice and build a strong foundation

Grow

Engage in continual learning and reflective practices to build your skills and career

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide students with information and activities that promote critical thinking and problem solving and encourage them to become lifelong learners
Developing STEM learning activities and handson material for classes.
Exhibit a high level of organization, a knack for systems of data collection and analysis, and preparedness for instructional blocks.
Manage the diverse ability levels of students.
Assess and record student development, identify strengths and areas of improvement.
Provide a safe, positive learning environment for students.
Communicate with school leadership frequently and all other staff members who engage with students.
Communicate with parents as per school guidelines on a regular basis, including presenting student progress reports.
Actively participates in professional development and school meetings on curriculum, organization, and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required, Masters degree preferred.
Minimum 2 years of Lead Teaching experience required (this does not include Leave Replacements, Substitute, or Associate Teaching).
Evidence of selfreflective practices, coachability, and collaboration required.
Outstanding organization, presentation, and facilitation skills.

COMPENSATION