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8th Grade Algebra Teacher - Brooklyn - New York

location
Brooklyn, New York, Northeast, USA
Start date
Start July 2019
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  • Middle School
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree and certification preferred
  • The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, engaged, and academically challenged
  • Passion for teaching students in underserved areas and commitment to closing the achievement gap
  • Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
  • Experience teaching in underserved areas preferred

The 8th grade Algebra teacher will develop and teach engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core aligned Ascend curriculum. Additionally, the middle school math teacher will:

  • Use formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
  • Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with students and families
  • Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute
  • Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work actively to overcome setbacks

Staff and reporting relationships
The 8th grade Algebra teacher reports to the dean of instruction. He or she also accepts direction from and works closely with the dean of students.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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