Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

2021-2021 School Year

Location: Hebrew Language Academy (HLA) 2186 Mill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Start Date: Summer 2021

CMO Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

About the Organization:

Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens

Hebrew Public a national network of diverse-by-design public charter schools that teach children of all backgrounds to become productive global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and foreign language learning.

About the Position:

Join an exciting community of educators and social changemakers who are passionate about global education and are committed to improved student learning and outcomes. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking a driven Elementary School Teacher – General Education for the 2021-2022 school year that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. The School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Job Responsibilities:

• Produce quality Common Core aligned lesson plans that strive for higher-level objectives while accommodating all learning styles;
• Analyze and regularly review student assessment data from a variety of sources – both formally and informally - to drive curricular and pedagogical choices and adjustments;
• Maximize learning time through effective classroom management;
• Provide an inviting, exciting, learning environment using varied instructional techniques and developmentally appropriate strategies;
• Mastery/deep knowledge in instructional subject area, with an undergraduate major or minor or graduate degree in the subject;
• Evidence of student achievement growth in previous teaching roles;
• Strong desire to collaborate with other faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work and ensure curricular coherence;
• Passion for his/her subject and the ability to connect with and motivate, individually and collectively, a diverse group of students;
• A strong commitment to all students with the belief that all students can learn and must be held to high academic standards; and,
• Boundless energy and enthusiasm for working with students and other adults in the building.
• A person who believes in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Masters degree preferred
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred; experience in an urban school setting in which the students were selected by lottery and not by entrance exam or by discretionary criteria is preferred
• Hold NYS certification or working towards certification is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience.  

Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.