Job Description

Our progressive curriculum includes:

• An all-school study of the Bronx River
• Interdisciplinary curriculum with many opportunities for deep and materials-rich studies
• Math curriculum that uses TERC Investigations, CMP3 and other resources for depth of mathematical knowledge and practices
• Hands-on science that includes studying forensic evidence related to controversial court cases, dissecting cow eyeballs, analyzing dog DNA, and more.
• Justice-oriented social studies curriculum that includes studies of contemporary social movements such as Black Lives Matter and combatting the school-to-prison pipeline, studies of colonization and resistance in Latin America, and more
• Balanced literacy supported by extensive classroom libraries
• 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 students learn best when they are active participants in their own learning
• Understand that students 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
• Frequent small-group instruction
• A highly collaborative environment where teachers’ voices and opinions really matter
• Coaches who collaborate closely with 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 certification

Preferred:

• • Special education or ESL certification or experience

• Proficiency in another language

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to hiring@bronxcommunity.org

Bureaus: New York. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Teacher.