K-5 ENL Teacher (25 26 SY) at Challenge Preparatory Charter School

Who We AreSince its founding in 2010 Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our schools mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standardsand to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual aesthetic social emotionaland ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe supportive technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence authentic field experiences career counseling and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.Understanding the RoleThe ENL Teacher will be responsible for consistently collaborating with classroom teachers special education support staff administration and families to ensure students are developing their language skills. ENL Teachers prepare course materials and design lessons that cover all aspects of the English language whether written or verbal. They keep track of student progress and customize individualized plans for students with special requirements. Depending on grade level and student needs the ENL Teacher will implement effective ways to push into classrooms as an extra layer of instructional support or pull students out to work on more targeted goals. They will frequently meet with direct supervisors/administration to discuss student progress and also reflect on their own pedagogical goals.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:The staff of Challenge Charter Elementary School is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship respect honesty courage and balance in a collaborative technology-infused inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area courses as well as their advisories and electives so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their aspirations and strengths. Planning for students of all ability levels including English Language Learners and students with disabilities is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Students learn to make real-world connections through the infusion of internships volunteer work and advanced-level learning.Because roles in small schools are varied and complex serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the schools mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies visiting peer classrooms analyzing student data and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areasBelieving that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroomEmploying a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs studentsProvide English-Spanish translations for ELL studentsApplying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide the instructional planDevelop an individual growth plan which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant PrincipalUtilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or gradesSkills Qualifications and/or Competencies Required:The successful candidate will demonstrate:Ability and willingness to incorporate reading and writing into the specific content areas and to learn how to develop unit plans that prioritize skill development and assessments that measure student progressWillingness to integrate technology and/or media in the classroomAbility and willingness to learn how to develop interim assessmentsanalyze student data adjust teaching practices and use ongoing data to drive instruction and increase student academic and socialachievementEvidence of commitment to continuous professional growthAbility to effectively communicate orally and in writing withcolleagues parents students industry partners and the communityMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree required; Masters degree and certification in an appropriate content area preferredDually licensed preferred; content area and ESL or Special EducationHighly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gapTeaching experience in an urban school setting preferredThe ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment engagement and enthusiasmin their learningStrong teamwork ethicAbility to use data to drive instructionBenefitsCompetitive SalaryPaid Time Off403b plan with a matching 3% contributionMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings Account$62000 - $95000 a yearThe salary offer is based on year(s) of classroom teaching experience educational requirements and NYSED certification. Work YearThis is a full-time twelve-month position.School SitesGrades K-1: 1279 Redfern Avenue Far Rockaway NY 11691 Grades 2-5: 710 Hartman Lane Far Rockaway NY 11691Grades 6-8: 1520 Central Avenue Far Rockaway NY 11691 Grades 9-12: 1520 Central Avenue Far Rockaway NY 11691 Recruitment ProcessPhase I - Virtual interview withthe HR RecruiterPhase II - In-person lesson demonstration-interview with the K-5 Leadership TeamPhase III - Reference ChecksPhase IV - Offer letter with a tentative start dateWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us. 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