Prospect Schools Hiring for 2022-2023 Elementary – General Teaching Application Job at Brooklyn, NY Full Time

Elementary School General Teaching Job Description
Location: Downtown Brooklyn Elementary School
About the Position:
As a teacher with us, you will help to create a classroom that is a warm, well-structured, and organized learning environment where consistent routines and expectations are set for their students and for yourself. Our goal is to offer students numerous chances to try, fail, and grow. We rely on data to inform progress and our decision-making process, all while engaging in culturally-responsive pedagogy. At all times, Prospectors — students and staff alike — should strive for deeper and higher-order questioning and thinking.
About Us:
Prospect Schools is a K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. Find more about who we are and what we believe by checking out our Prospector Principles.
Our Core Values are:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion in our work
• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity and tenacity
• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm and self assurance

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our school Principal, Department Head, and subject teachers to continuously improve and iterate on relevant curricula

• Teach a designated amount of sections of a specific content area
• Use assessment data, student work, and other information to inform plans for student and class objectives
• Operate with the belief that all students can and want to learn.
• Prioritize each student’s academic and social-emotional development.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in education strongly preferred
• NYS teaching certification preferred
• An active community builder who believes in collaborating across teams and functions in order to achieve results
• A deep belief in our mission & vision with a strong enthusiasm for integrating public education

The critical features of this role are described above but not all encompassing.

Job Type: Full-time