Natick, Massachusetts
Houston, Texas
Posted: 28-Aug-24
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $45K - $53K
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Salary Details:
Internal Number: us
Position Summary and Overview
The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking an 8th grade science assistant teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
- Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Work collaboratively with cooperating Head Teacher and other related service providers and specialists in science classes and potentially one math class
- Conduct observations of head teacher planning and implementing lessons
- Support daily lessons
- Assist with preparing materials for upcoming lessons
- Assist head teacher in delivering curriculum
- Utilize technology to enhance lessons
- Support students by scaffolding in-class assignments, tasks and projects
- Assess student work and participation
- Seek improved methods of teaching through professional development opportunities
- Work collaboratively with team members
- Assist in developing and supporting behavior management plans as necessary
- Other duties as assigned (lunch, hallway, accompany students to specialist classes, etc.)
- Attend relevant staff meetings
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have...
- BA or BS Degree (Degree in Science, Education, Special Education or related field preferred)
- Knowledge of and comfort with general science and basic chemistry concepts
- Experience working with, mentoring, supervising and/or building positive relationships with middle school aged children
- Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of effective teaching strategies and methodologies for working with children with language-based learning disabilities
- Familiarity with Smartboards, Google Drive, and technology in the classroom
- Interest in professional career development in the field of special education
- Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor
Compensation
- $45,000-$53,000 commensurate with experience
- Benefits package: 10 days annual personal/sick time, annual merit-based bonus pay, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability income benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, commuter benefits, paid family leave, daily complimentary lunch, professional development opportunities, 403(b) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution after 2-years employment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send:
- Current resume;
- Cover letter and;
- references
in PDF format to: usresume@churchillschoolnyc.org. Candidates should make sure to outline all experiences relative to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.
The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.
Churchill’s Vision
A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.
Churchill Mission
To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.