<p>Lead Teacher</p> <p>What our teachers mean to us - At Manhattan Charter School, we believe teacher effectiveness is the key to high student achievement. Teachers receive a circle of support and time for developing their craft that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Targeted Professional Development that is built into the school calendar </li><li>Daily support and feedback from content area experts in writing, literacy and math, and specialty consultants </li><li>In addition to building a robust network of on-staff expertise, MCS is committed to investing in teachers by sending them for specialized training and experiences based on teacher individual needs, interests, and areas of specialization </li><li>A full-time Instructional Assistant that is pursuing a Master's in Education in each class </li><li>An operations team who have set up operational processes that support teachers rather than burdening them </li></ul> <p>Specific Lead Teacher Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Executes the mission of MCS including: high academic achievement; integration of the core learning disciplines; the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning; and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices </li><li>Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards, and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be. </li><li>Consistently reflects on self, as well as instructional practices, to achieve these academic goals </li><li>Plans student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals, and program objectives </li><li>Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials </li><li>Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students </li><li>Manages the classroom in a positive manner and keeps students on task </li><li>Attends, participates, and facilitates team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times </li><li>Communicates and collaborates with peers, sharing student work, methodologies and strategies, as well as coordinating lesson topics with other teachers in order to create a coherent curricular design that achieves the overall purposes of the school program </li><li>Prepares, administers and reviews all required student assessments </li><li>Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements </li><li>Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Education required </li><li>Minimum of two years teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting </li><li>Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability </li><li>Belief in and alignment with Manhattan Charter School's core beliefs and educational philosophy </li><li>Valid New York State Certification is helpful but not required </li></ul> <p>Compensation</p> <p>60,000 - 80,0000 per year</p> <p>To Apply</p> <p>Apply Here!</p> <p>COVID-19 Precaution(s):</p> <ul> <li>Remote interview process </li><li>Personal protective equipment provided or required </li><li>Temperature screenings </li><li>Social distancing guidelines in place </li><li>Virtual meetings </li><li>Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place </li></ul> <p>Work Remotely</p> <ul> <li>No </li></ul> <p>Job Type: Full-time</p> <p>Salary: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>401(k) </li><li>401(k) matching </li><li>Dental insurance </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Vision insurance </li></ul> <p>Schedule:</p> <ul> <li>8 hour shift </li></ul> <p>Work Location: In person</p>