Teacher Multiple Teacher Positions
Job Description
About Amani Public Charter School
Amani Public Charter School serves students in grades K–2 and 5–8 in Mount Vernon, NY. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills necessary to succeed in competitive high school programs, college, and the career of their choice. Since opening its doors in 2001, Amani has provided the Mount Vernon community with the option of School Choice, grounded in the belief that equity and excellence are inseparable. Amani offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and up-to-date classroom technologies.
Position Overview
Amani is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our team for the upcoming school year. We have openings in the following areas:
- Art Teacher
- 6th Grade ELA Teacher
- 8th Grade ELA Teacher
- 5th/6th Grade Science Teacher
- General Teaching Positions (all subjects/grades welcome to apply)
The Amani Public Charter School will offer:
- A rich curriculum that includes strong literacy development, with an emphasis on foundational skills for college-level work;
- More time on task: a longer school day and a longer school year;
- A range of support services to address students’ academic and social development needs;
- A carefully selected faculty invested in academic achievement and the intellectual growth of children;
- A safe and nurturing school culture with a uniform dress code, structured routines and rituals, and an emphasis on academic and behavioral accountability.
POSITION SUMMARY: CLASSROOM TEACHER
Responsibilities
- Utilize a wide range of assessment tools and strategies to regularly measure student progress against identified goals, e.g., quizzes, rubrics, written work, and performance
- Collaborate with peers on curriculum development and lesson planning to maximize opportunities for connecting curricula and concepts
- Share student work, and troubleshoot difficult issues relating to student success, difficulties, and progress
- Have a complete understanding of curricular goals and objectives
- Understand the foundations and methodologies of curricular design
- Observe, assess, record, and research instructional strategies that foster mastery of learning for students at all levels of academic achievement, including students with disabilities.
- Submit lesson plans to the Principal for review
- Utilize a wide range of instructional strategies to meet students’ different learning styles and needs.
- Adapt lessons and differentiate instructional strategies to optimize student mastery of the standards and learning objectives.
- Develop student individual and group learning goals based on data analysis and other performance assessment indicators.
- Plan lessons to achieve student-learning objectives that are based on long- and short-term achievement goals.
- Create and maintain conditions within the classroom that lead to the accomplishment of the school’s mission.
- Maintain an atmosphere of high expectations for students in order to promote effective learning by explicitly identifying mastery goals.
- Respond to inappropriate behavior in a non-coercive, professional manner, using consistent, positive teacher-to-student interactions.
- Maintain all required student records, including but not limited to health records, anecdotals, classroom observations, checklists, student portfolios, report cards and other curriculum-related assessment tools.
- Keep accurate records of student attendance and progress, account for books and supplies.
- Communicate frequently with parents to share information, insights, and student successes
- Under exceptional circumstances, confer with parents frequently, at mutually agreeable times. Meet with each child’s parent (guardian) at least three times per school year.
- Participate in professional development sessions and coordinate lesson topics with other teachers to create a coherent curricular design to maximize student understanding and enrich the learning experience
- Engage in self-reflection and reflection on academic practices to succeed in achieving academic goals
- Participate with the Principal in developing and meeting the goals of an individualized professional development plan
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related subject area
- Valid teaching certification/license (or in progress)
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to develop engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment
- Prior classroom experience preferred but not required for all roles
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with fellow staff, families, and administration
If you’re passionate about education and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please list the position you are applying for and send your application to: dstern@amanicharter.org
