Novice Teacher (Assistant to Lead Teacher)- 1st Grade - Mott Haven Academy Charter School

Mott Haven Academy Charter School (Haven Academy) seeks a 1st grade Assistant Teacher who is dedicated to progressive teaching practices and providing high quality educational opportunities to underserved communities. Our pioneering educational model combines rigorous, college preparatory instruction with on-site social-emotional supports for our unique population of general community and child welfare students. 

Our outstanding staff members are provided with unmatched opportunities for rewarding professional growth, possess exceptional professionalism, and embrace our school's belief that all students, regardless of economic status or family structure, are entitled to learn in a system that gives them the best chance for success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead teacher to lead and assist in full class lessons and small group instruction using a rigorous curriculum 
• Develop and maintain, with professional coaching, expertise in the subject area you will teach 
• Co-Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of common core learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade exit outcomes  
• Along with lead teacher, communicate with parents on an ongoing basis to provide information, learn more about students, and share student successes
• Encourage students' positive interactions with other students and adults
• Value and promote peaceful conflict resolution and creative and authentic problem solving; Uphold the school's System of Logical Consequences; Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
• Keep an organized workspace
• Maintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all students with families, support staff, specialty teachers, and leaders
• Stay current with regard to education literature
• Participate in a variety of staff development programs, including a yearly individualized professional development plan, two-week summer PD, and individual PD sessions 
• Participate in developing and meeting the goals of an individualized professional development plan
• Uphold and promote the school's mission and vision
• Perform other duties as needed to support the ongoing development of Haven Academy (e.g. Lunch and/or recess duty, tutoring, etc)

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing or already has Bachelor's/Associate's degree (preferably in education), with an outstanding record of academic achievement and leadership
• High moral character
• Flexibility and openness to feedback
• Interest in working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• 401k Contribution Matching
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Generous Leave Policy + All DOE Holidays   
• Professional development, with a focus on social-emotional learning
• Family-style community meal program, including healthy breakfast and lunch for teachers
• Tuition reimbursement available to qualifying team members  

School Amenities:

• Comprehensive mental health services for students and families
• Interactive White Boards in all classrooms and chromebooks for students
• Out of classroom behavior support
• Bright, environmentally friendly building with outdoor access
• Steps from 6 train (two stops from Manhattan) and Interstate 87