Performing Arts Teacher (Middle School)

Organization Description

PAVE Academy Charter School is a public charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. PAVE provides a K-8 experience that lays the foundation for a productive and choice-filled life. We build our students brick by brick, equipping them with the academic, social, and emotional skills that they need to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, overcomers and leaders in their communities.

PAVE educates 460 Kindergarten – 8th-grade scholars each school year. Across our student population, 85 percent of our students are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP); 36 percent receive special education services, and 17 percent are English Language Learners (ELL).

PAVE Red Hook seeks a Middle School Performing Arts Teacher. In addition, the Performing Arts Teacher may serve as a small group academic specialist, working with students who will benefit from a pull-out or push-in model. The Performing Arts Teacher will report directly to the Principal.

• Embody, advocate and operationalize the mission, vision, and strategic direction of PAVE
• Create and sustain a positive and highly structured school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations
• Develop and implement a research-based curriculum to meet or exceed academic standards
• Assume responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership towards quantifiable results
• Use assessments and data to inform instructional practices
• Utilize IEPs to adapt instruction to reach the needs of students with disabilities in an inclusion setting
• Plan and execute lessons aligned to the common core standards for Arts
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with colleagues in an environment where listening, critical thought, respectful debate, and compromise is welcomed and essential
• Commit to continued professional growth and active participation in PAVE professional development
• Ensure all students engage their voice and posture well when speaking and presenting
• Work with staff to codify and disseminate cheers, songs, and other culture building exercises
• Complete all lesson plans, progress reports, report cards, and administrative functions with care and timeliness
• Perform duties as deemed necessary by the Principal

• A strong commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision
• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
• A willingness to be held accountable for quantifiable student achievement and academic gains
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
• Outstanding public speaking and writing skills
• Technological proficiency and adaptability
• High energy and motivation with an entrepreneurial spirit to succeed
• Excellent organizational skills
• The desire and humility to grow as an educator
• At least two years of experience with a proven track-record of high achievement
• Previous experience as a theater instructor preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Experience teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• New York Teaching Certificate or Equivalent

We believe that reflection and refinement is key towards continuously growing and improving.

We give and receive direct feedback and hold each other accountable. We are solutions

minded, positive and allow ourselves to be vulnerable as we persevere to get better.

We set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to attain them. We understand the key to student

academic growth is great teaching; we obsess over the art and science of teaching timeless

content well. We use data to drive all our decisions and measure our success.

We share gratitude with our colleagues, students and families. We recognize that complaining

saps our collective strength and remain optimistic in the face of challenges. We focus on the joy

of our practice and recognize the accomplishments of others. We believe that good humor and

generosity of spirit are key to a positive culture.

We always assume the best and take concerns to the source. We maintain emotional constancy

and disciplined language in all situations. We treat all in our community with honesty, kindness,

and respect. We sweat the small stuff in respect of our community, our space, and each other.

PAVE Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender,

gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation,

or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited

to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We

are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff,

volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.