<p><strong>Assistant Teacher</strong></p> <p><strong>2021-2021 School Year</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Hebrew Language Academy (HLA) 2186 Mill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234</p> <p><strong>Start Date: </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Summer 2021</span></p> <p><strong>CMO Website: </strong><a href="http://www.hebrewpublic.org"><strong>www.hebrewpublic.org</strong></a></p> <p><strong>About the Organization:</strong></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hebrew Public a national network of diverse-by-design public charter schools that teach children of all backgrounds to become productive global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and foreign language learning.</span></p> <p><strong>About the Position: </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join an exciting community of educators and social changemakers who are passionate about global education and are committed to improved student learning and outcomes. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking a driven Elementary School Teacher – General Education for the 2021-2022 school year that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.</span></p> <p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Produce quality Common Core aligned lesson plans that strive for higher-level objectives while accommodating all learning styles;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Analyze and regularly review student assessment data from a variety of sources – both formally and informally - to drive curricular and pedagogical choices and adjustments;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maximize learning time through effective classroom management;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide an inviting, exciting, learning environment using varied instructional techniques and developmentally appropriate strategies;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mastery/deep knowledge in instructional subject area, with an undergraduate major or minor or graduate degree in the subject;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Evidence of student achievement growth in previous teaching roles;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong desire to collaborate with other faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work and ensure curricular coherence;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Passion for his/her subject and the ability to connect with and motivate, individually and collectively, a diverse group of students;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A strong commitment to all students with the belief that all students can learn and must be held to high academic standards; and,</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Boundless energy and enthusiasm for working with students and other adults in the building.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">A person who believes in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Masters degree preferred</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred; experience in an urban school setting in which the students were selected by lottery and not by entrance exam or by discretionary criteria is preferred</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hold NYS certification or working towards certification is preferred</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent oral and written communication skills</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Salary and benefits will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience. &nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.</span></em></p>