ExpandED Middle & High School Teacher (SY 26-27)

Job Summary

Areté Education is pleased to solicit applications for teachers to provide students with engaging high quality clubs during ExpandED day programming for opportunity is funded by the NYS Extended Learning Time Grant and Office of Community Schools and will allow us to service up to 700 students in both academic and enrichment offerings. Club offerings will be determined by the Expanded Day Program Co-Directors based on student interest (enrichment offerings).

Selection Criteria

• Regularly appointed licensed teacher with active NYSED certification

• Demonstrated evidence of effective learning strategies and ability to design real-world applications

• Demonstrated evidence of positive outcomes on student achievement with diverse populations of students.

• Evidence of excellent attendance and ability to teach in a blended model

• Engaging standards based curriculum proposal that uses backwards design and is aligned to NYS Standards.

• Previous experience with proposed activity and/or relevant training in research based intervention for reading or math
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement and assume responsibility for all instructional activities as assigned by school supervisors in collaboration with Areté beyond assigned teaching session

• Provide and develop curriculum map unit plans lesson plans and assessments aligned to appropriate NYS Standards and anchored in real-world applications

• Prepare statistical attendance and assessment reports as required within program timelines.

• Maintain accurate records and communicate with families as needed.

• Communicate needs and interests with Principal and Areté Staff.

• Attend Areté HR Orientation Arete Forums Monthly Credit Bearing Course Team Meetings and engage in Coaching with Arete Staff

Ability to work at MS/HS 223 School Site

Education & Experience

• Licensed Teacher in New York State

• At least three years experience working as an educator or youth worker

• Mandated Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (7-hours)

• Department of Health and Department of Education background clearance

• Bachelors Degree Masters Degree preferred

• We strongly encourage graduates of the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology or other graduates of Arete partner schools to apply.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust ones tone and height by bending or leaning in order to support program activities

Organization

Areté Education is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that trains and empowers youth to lead successful lives by partnering with local schools and community groups to grow investment in New York City youth. Areté designs afterschool and summer programming that exposes youth to diverse career pathways; builds academic wellness and leadership skills; and expands access to the arts and culture. For more information please

*This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations

Required Experience:

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