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The elementary associate teacher will develop and teach engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core aligned Ascend curriculum, the New York State Education Department Science standards, and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Standard. Additionally, the associate teacher will:
- Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
- Assist classroom teachers during whole group instruction by circulating, gathering formative data and conferencing with scholars during lessons
- Implement provided Tier 2 interventions for scholars by meeting with small groups and collaborating with the classroom teacher.
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
- Create 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 to actively overcome setbacks
Staff and reporting relationships:
The elementary associate teacher reports to the school director. He or she also accepts direction from, and works closely with, the dean of instruction and dean of students.
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree and certification preferred
- Experience with the 5E model or inquiry based learning
- 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
- Experience with data driven instruction preferred
Compensation:
Ascend teacher salaries are above the Department of Education pay scale and commensurate with experience. Please visit www.ascendlearning.org/careers to learn more about the benefits of working at Ascend.
Ascend Public Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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