Middle School Social Studies Leave Position at WHIN Music Community Charter School

Why WHINWHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema WHIN is a place where children learn grow and make music together. At WHIN we are building a nucleo a community where staff families and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners needs first.Our Mission:To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.We believethat all children deserve a high quality education with access to academic rigor music creation and a holistic approach to developing character.that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.that restorative justice inquiry-based hands on learning and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth success and joy.We are looking for staff who arelooking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environmentexcited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is centralinterested in learning about being an educatorIn action our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students character and personal growth. With music at its core students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based hands-on learning cultivates curious creative and hardworking learners.WHIN is currently seeking a teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion kindness and curiosity drive each and every day.Specifically the teacher is responsible for:Creating and maintaining a fun engaging and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learnDifferentiating instruction to meet learners needsPreparing students to be college and career ready as measured by benchmark assessmentsDeveloping modifying and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with diverse learning needsDriving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data differentiating instruction and supporting each learners unique needsContributing to the Child Study Team assessments of student needsCollaborating with colleagues to implement an effective curriculumInspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potentialDeveloping and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN familiesUphold all school policies within the classroomAttend designated school functions outside of school hoursAttend and participate in all school/parent meetingsContribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide eventsReceive and implement feedback from school leaders and other staffParticipate with enthusiasm in all school wide professional developmentQualifications for the teacher are:Urban middle school teaching experienceNYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification with coursework in middle school / social studies educationDemonstrated success raising achievement levels of all studentsAn unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high levelProven commitment and success working with students and familiesThe ability to thrive in a startup environmentThe ability to excel in a fast-paced dynamic and exciting schoolA sense of humor and kindness towards your colleaguesAdvanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferredBilingual (Spanish)Music performanceTeaching experience and/or certificationsProject Based Learning and Inquiry Based LearningResponsive Classroom Love & Logic Student Management and Restorative Justice modelsCompensation and Benefits: WHIN offers a competitive salary determined through an equity-focused approach that considers an individuals skills education and relevant experience. Our teacher pay scale is available for viewing here.EEO Policy: WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age religion ancestry marital status or any other legally protected classification in its activities educational programs or employment practices as required by Title VI IX and Section 504. Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1