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Elementary Teacher (2020-2021 SY)

Employer
BRICK Education Network
Location
Newark, NJ, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

The BRICK Education Network's (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students' academic success. Our innovative model aligns an individualized excellent education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It's our vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential.

To learn more about BRICK Education Network, please visit http://www.brickeducation.org

Benefits
Joining the BRICK Education Network is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN's unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, the BRICK Education Network is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.

Overview
Role: The BRICK Education Network seeks to hire elementary teachers that have a passionate belief in BEN's mission and a deep desire to work with underserved students and families. The ideal candidate is solution oriented, uses data to drive their instruction, has a collaborative mindset, takes and implements feedback quickly and has a sense of humility. The ideal candidate also builds relationships with our students and families and loves the community they serve. Teachers must be willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their students' academic success.

Essential Functions
    • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
    • Execute the network created unit and lesson plans to accelerate student learning
    • Build a classroom community by investing in students/families and the iDream values (Innovation, Diligence, Respect, Empathy, A+ Self Control & Model Student)
    • Create a positive, safe and collaborative classroom environment for students
    • Attend all department, grade and staff meeting, including regular data analysis meetings
    • Collaborate with coaches and peers to share best practices
    • Participate in weekly and biweekly meetings with coach and implement next steps urgently
    • Exemplify the BRICK core values (Faithful Commitment, Relentlessness, Compassion, Savvy Ambition, Restless Improvement and Accountability)
    • Utilize data from interim assessments and exit tickets to drive instruction
    • Remain empathetic to students' previous experiences when observing and responding to their behavior
    • Support all student learning styles
    • Teach and enforce the school-wide systems and structures


Qualifications
    • An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;
    • An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
    • An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;
    • Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university, Master's degree is preferred;
    • A valid Teaching License in Early Childhood Preschool to 3 or Elementary School Teacher Grades K-6
    • An ability to meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to ESSA;
    • Current authorization to work in the United States - A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.


Salary & Employment Period
    • Salary Range: Competitive compensation package
    • Full time
    • Employment Period: 11 Months
    • Fringe Benefits: Pension, Health, Vision, Dental


BRICK Education Network is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

Company

BRICK Education Network is a Charter Management Organization located in Newark, New Jersey. Our innovative model aligns an excellent Education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It's our vision that each child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential. A fun fact about BRICK Education Network is that it was founded by 6 visionary Teach For America Alum looking to make an impact on at-risk youth. 

Company info
Website
Telephone
8622634284
Location
534 Clinton Ave
Newark
New Jersey
07108
US

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