Elementary Teacher (Certified)

Company Overview

ROSALYN YALOW CHARTER SCHOOL is a non-profit K-5
public charter school. Our mission is to eliminate the learning
achievement gap for urban children including special needs students and
English language learners—by using an engaging and demanding curriculum
to graduate students at or above grade level in literacy and math.

JOB DESCRIPTION

All Rosalyn Yalow Charter School teachers hold primary responsibility
for the implementation of Rosalyn Yalow’s curriculum and the success of
our students. Therefore, Rosalyn Yalow Charter School seeks teachers
who are committed to becoming best-in-class educators, who are
continuously improving instructional practices through collaboration and
targeted development within their school community. We are currently
seeking NYS-certified teachers for all grades and all subjects for the
25-26 school year.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards
• Analyze
  assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this
  assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
• Create
  a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students
  observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Commit
  to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual,
  three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional
  training throughout the school year
• Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school year.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong applicants for all teaching roles (new and experienced) will possess the following:

• Belief in and alignment with Rosalyn Yalow’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must
• New York State Teaching Certification
• 3+ years of minimum teaching experience
• Data to support successful student outcomes, specifically in testing grade levels
• Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
• Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects
• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Ability
  and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to
  become a more effective educator in service to our students
• A
  background in education is not required for new teachers, but strong
  candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with k-5
  students and prior experience working in schools and/or urban
  communities is preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.