Our progressive K-8 charter school is seeking a 5th grade teacher to co-teach an ICT classroom, co-planning and co-teaching all subject areas in a highly supportive and collaborative environment.

Our progressive curriculum includes:

• An all-school study of the Bronx River
• Humanities class and Math/Science class taught in long blocks
• Interdisciplinary curriculum with many opportunities for deep and materials-rich studies
• Balanced literacy supported by extensive classroom libraries
• Math/Science curriculum that uses CMP3 and FOSS curricula to balance depth of scientific and mathematical knowledge and practices
• Daily intensive small-group arts and tech electives that include dance, drumming, visual art, and technology
• A strong emphasis on social and emotional learning, including a strong advisory program

We are seeking teachers who:

• Believe that children learn best when they are active participants in their own learning
• Understand that children learn in different ways
• Believe in and are committed to interdisciplinary, creative, rigorous, experiential, and inquiry based learning
• Believe in and enjoy creating innovative curriculum that meets the needs and reflects the interests of their students
• Believe that learning goes beyond the classroom and are interested in taking students out into the community and bringing community resources into the classroom
• Are eager for opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues and families

BxC offers:

• Co-taught classes with 26 students per class
• A highly collaborative environment where teachers’ voices and opinions really matter
• Coaches who collaborate closely with classroom teachers to design curriculum and support students
• Structures for collaboration and professional development supported by the schedule, including grade team meetings, lab sites, 2 hour professional development sessions each week, and regular meetings with co-directors.
• High levels of staff retention and a unionized staff

Qualifications for Teachers:

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission, goals, and philosophy of BxC
• Experience and demonstrated success in working with children
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
• Demonstrated expertise in the subjects taught
• Hold or are working towards New York State certification

Preferred:

Special education or ESL certification or experience

Proficiency in another language