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Elementary Teacher Resident - Brooklyn - New York

  • Co-teach with other staff members using different co-teaching models to effectively meet all scholars needs
  • Provide coverage of classes for absent colleagues in grades K-4, across all subject areas
  • Support teachers to prepare lesson plans and materials (as needed)
  • Teach clear and engaging lessons (using lesson plans provided by teachers) that follow the rigorous, Common Core aligned PAVE curriculum
  • Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and adhere to all PAVE discipline policies
  • Provide small group instruction in all content areas to support struggling scholars
  • Use data to drive small group and whole class instruction
  • Assist with assessment administration (ex. Fountas & Pinnell)
  • Assist with non-instructional supervision of students
  • Create and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and staff
  • 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 to actively overcome setbacks
Posted: October 2018
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Location Northeast, USA
Start DateJuly 2019
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
Number of Vacancies1

Qualifications and Requirements

Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements
  • A strong commitment to PAVE’s mission and vision
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree and certification preferred
  • Flexible and able to easily adapt to change
  • The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
  • Passion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and 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 a plus