Elementary and Middle School Teachers (K-8)

Bronx Charter School of the Arts (Bronx Arts) seeks elementary and middle school teachers who believe that a rich and vibrant background in the arts is a key catalyst for the academic and social success of all students. Our teachers encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom, while also working with parents and scholars, to ensure that high expectations are met and strong culture is maintained. Our teachers support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of our scholars, helping them to develop the intellectual and personal fortitude needed to realize their dreams. To that end, these teachers:

Responsibilities

• Plans purposefully to ensure that students are grasping meaning, understanding, and application of content,
• Utilizes developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials that are tightly aligned to Bronx Arts’ benchmarks and New York State standards,
• Administers, collects, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data on our students to inform instruction, and classroom management strategies,
• Promotes and implements a school culture that reinforces the school’s mission, goals, and operating principles within all aspects of the Bronx Arts community,
• Collaborates with inclusion and Arts teachers to design and execute individualized instructional plans, to foster a rich and inclusive experience for all students, that integrates the arts into other content areas and class routines,
• Builds and sustains relationships with students’ families through regular communication,
• Researches, develops, and shares resources with other staff members.
• Collaborates with the Director of Arts, and other staff members on the design and execution of school-wide performances, exhibitions, and family events that promote the arts.

Experiences and Qualifications

• Passion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gap,
• Bachelor’s degree in their discipline or related field. Master’s Degree preferred,
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban, underserved school,
• NYS certification or pending in teaching discipline,
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice,
• The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged.

Compensation salary and benefits packages, commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter online at link https://sforce.co/2I4CFta. For additional questions about this position or to speak with someone about your interest, please contact Kevin Bryant at kbryant@edgilityconsulting.com or at 510.575.9635.

Bronx Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Bronx Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.