Job Description
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Who We Are
“Developing the Leaders for the Renaissance of New York”
Renaissance is based on the conviction that a change in the destiny of a single individual can lead to a change in the destiny of a community, nation, and ultimately humankind. Its mission as a PK-12 school is to foster educated, responsible, and humanistic young leaders who will spark a renaissance in New York through their own personal growth. Its graduates will be global citizens with an abiding respect for peace, human rights, the environment, and sustainable development. In a small, village-like setting, Renaissance provides a supportive environment. Staff and parents work together to develop students' academic and leadership skills. Teachers collaborate on developing integrated subject matter, innovative approaches to learning, and improved practice. This ideal faculty-student ratio helps strengthen each student's sense of belonging.
For more information about The Renaissance Schools’ mission, model, and programs, please visit us at http://www.renaissancecharter.org/
Who You Are
● You are excited by our mission and dedicated to support the success of students
● You enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities
● You are committed to continuous learning through professional development
● Meet expectations including punctuality and professionalism in conversation and in writing
● You have a Master’s Degree or pursuing a Master’s in Education
● You have ELL certification
● New York State teaching certification required. TRCS will consider candidates that are either
(a) already fully certified at time of application, or (b) on track to become fully certified by the
first day of employment.
Classroom Responsibilities
● Guide and support The Renaissance community in fulfilling its mission and charter goals
● Establish and maintain positive relationships and constructive interactions with students,
families, colleagues and administration
● Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making
learning accessible to all students
● Maximize instruction, safe, and disciplined learning environment in which classrooms values,
teaching points, process charts, and student work are clearly displayed
● Uphold all school policies within the classroom
● Model strong written and verbal skills
Curriculum and Instruction
● Collaborate with grade team and coordinators to create rich, integrated units of study
● Full participate in grade-level team and curricular planning meetings
● Adhere to grade level pacing calendars
● Use lesson plans to help drive instruction
● Submit necessary curriculum documents (e.g. curriculum maps, lesson plans) as requested
● Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to support student learning
● Collaborate with the Special Education department to help meet the needs of all students
● Understand and implement interventions recommended for students as outlined by an IEP,
support services or the counseling department
Assessment
● Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments
● Administer formal and informal assessments throughout the school year
● Use assessment data to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals
● Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Parent and Family Engagement
● Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families
● Appropriately give and receive feedback to/from students, parents, staff and administration
● Keep families well-informed of student performance and progress
● Provide feedback and guidance to classroom assistants
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Who We Are
“Developing the Leaders for the Renaissance of New York”
Renaissance is based on the conviction that a change in the destiny of a single individual can lead to a change in the destiny of a community, nation, and ultimately humankind. Its mission as a PK-12 school is to foster educated, responsible, and humanistic young leaders who will spark a renaissance in New York through their own personal growth. Its graduates will be global citizens with an abiding respect for peace, human rights, the environment, and sustainable development. In a small, village-like setting, Renaissance provides a supportive environment. Staff and parents work together to develop students' academic and leadership skills. Teachers collaborate on developing integrated subject matter, innovative approaches to learning, and improved practice. This ideal faculty-student ratio helps strengthen each student's sense of belonging.
For more information about The Renaissance Schools’ mission, model, and programs, please visit us at http://www.renaissancecharter.org/
Who You Are
● You are excited by our mission and dedicated to support the success of students
● You enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities
● You are committed to continuous learning through professional development
● Meet expectations including punctuality and professionalism in conversation and in writing
● You have a Master’s Degree or pursuing a Master’s in Education
● You have ELL certification
● New York State teaching certification required. TRCS will consider candidates that are either
(a) already fully certified at time of application, or (b) on track to become fully certified by the
first day of employment.
Classroom Responsibilities
● Guide and support The Renaissance community in fulfilling its mission and charter goals
● Establish and maintain positive relationships and constructive interactions with students,
families, colleagues and administration
● Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making
learning accessible to all students
● Maximize instruction, safe, and disciplined learning environment in which classrooms values,
teaching points, process charts, and student work are clearly displayed
● Uphold all school policies within the classroom
● Model strong written and verbal skills
Curriculum and Instruction
● Collaborate with grade team and coordinators to create rich, integrated units of study
● Full participate in grade-level team and curricular planning meetings
● Adhere to grade level pacing calendars
● Use lesson plans to help drive instruction
● Submit necessary curriculum documents (e.g. curriculum maps, lesson plans) as requested
● Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to support student learning
● Collaborate with the Special Education department to help meet the needs of all students
● Understand and implement interventions recommended for students as outlined by an IEP,
support services or the counseling department
Assessment
● Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments
● Administer formal and informal assessments throughout the school year
● Use assessment data to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals
● Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Parent and Family Engagement
● Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families
● Appropriately give and receive feedback to/from students, parents, staff and administration
● Keep families well-informed of student performance and progress
● Provide feedback and guidance to classroom assistants
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The ELL Teacher - New York State TESOL license highly preferred position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Elmhurst offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.