Health Teacher

Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike teaching in a traditional environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is seen, known, and heard.

Our faculty understands the value of collaboration.  They share best practices across the teams and content, engage in weekly professional development, receive individualized feedback from passionate coaches, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.  

We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning. We are an unapologetically college preparation program, and we know that exceptional results require exceptional preparation. We have an extended school year and school day, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, to ensure our scholars grow at exceptional levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction utilizing rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core


• Commit to internalizing the provided curriculum to prepare every student for high school graduation and success in a four-year college or university


• Facilitate student learning and differentiation, and embody our ‘inclusion for all’ model by utilizing differentiation and small group instruction to get results 


• Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform and improve instruction


• Lead and own the results of advisories that target the social-emotional needs of our scholars
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the subject area to be taught (Master’s Degree preferred)


• Certification to teach in New York State or a willingness to become certified


• A proven record of academic achievement as a student and an educator


• At least 2 years of teaching experience in diverse and urban areas,


• Commitment to LAB’s mission and vision for excellence


• A growth mindset and the ability to work as part of a team


• Comfort with accountability and the ability to absorb feedback for the development of your craft and the scholars in your care

Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary range: $65,000-$104,000, commensurate with experience and education.

In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes:

• 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans


• Short & long term disability for eligible employees


• Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)


• Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide


• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits


• 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan


• An individual professional development allowance per school year