DREAM
Education
ElementarySchoolScienceTeacher
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“Elementary School Science Teacher at DREAM. Skills: Curriculum implementation, Data analysis, Student outcomes. Build meaningful relationships with students. Implement Common Core-aligned curriculum”
What You'll Achieve.
Improving student outcomes; Fulfill vision of success
Industry & Context.
Data analysis; Solutions-oriented
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, New York State certification, Two years of teaching experience, Excellent written communication, Excellent verbal communication, Ability to communicate with colleagues, Ability to communicate with students, Ability to communicate with families, Commitment to working with diverse populations, Bilingual (Spanish)
Nice to Have
Master's degree, NYS Special Education certifications, Desire to make a difference, Desire to receive feedback, Ability to implement feedback
What You'll Do.
Build meaningful relationships with students
Implement Common Core-aligned curriculum
Analyze data to drive instruction
Create and foster a culture
Achieve at high levels
Plan lessons using backwards design
Document lesson plans
Utilize research-based best practices
Participate in meetings
Participate in grade team meetings
Participate in Student Support Meetings
Participate in IEP Meetings
Participate in collaborative planning
Participate in professional development
Track academic progress
Monitor academic progress
Assume responsibility for academic progress
Analyze assessment data
Set high expectations
Maintain high expectations
Create individual plans for students
Progress monitor individual plans
Build a warm classroom environment
Build an inclusive classroom environment
Abide by school-wide practices
Manage individual behavior
Norm on team-wide initiatives
Discuss individual scholars
Establish relationships
Maintain relationships
Communicate scholars' progress
Communicate academic goals
Communicate social-emotional goals
Communicate behavioral goals
Perform additional duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Grade team meetings; Student Support Team; Leadership team; Related service providers; Grade team; Leadership team; Student support team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Communicate with colleagues; Communicate with students; Communicate with families; Communicate progress
Full Job Description
## Description Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org. Reporting to the Academic Dean, the Teacher will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with students, implementing a Common Core-aligned curriculum, and working with their grade team, leadership team, and student support team to analyze data to drive instruction. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about improving student outcomes by leading excellent instruction and building a positive school culture for all learners. ## Responsibilities Work with co-teacher (as relevant) to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels; Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners; Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings (such as grade team meetings, Student Support Meetings, IEP Meetings, etc.), collaborative planning, and professional development including an annual summer institute; Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress for all students in the classroom; Analyze assessment data and daily data inc
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