Overview
The New American Academy Charter School (TNAACS) was founded in 2013 to transform elementary education through our innovative school model. Serving students in grades K through 5, each component of TNAACS is designed to support both the student and the teacher. The TNAACS model is predicated on the belief that student achievement is directly tied to the quality of instruction and our unique model enables us to attract, develop and retain high quality educators. Each teacher at TNAACS is part of a grade level teaching team responsible for a cohort of students. Our teachers participate in a three-year, k-2 or 3-5 looping cycle. Teachers are supported by a Director of Teaching and Learning that provides embedded professional development and support. In addition, TNAACS has a mastery-based career ladder that offers opportunities for professional growth and achievement and professionalizes the role of the teacher in our community. Our mission, “TNAACS builds strong relationships and creates an engaging community of lifelong learners , '' ensures that we support all the members of our community, students, families and staff alike to reach their full potential.
Our Location:
The New American Academy Charter School is located at 9301 Avenue B, Brooklyn, NY 11236.
Responsibilities
Culture
- Embody, support and maintain the school’s mission, purpose, and core values.
- Demonstrate TNAACS H.E.A.R.T.S values which emphasize responsibility in community stewardship.
- Ability to have self-directed time management when juggling daily and weekly work schedules.
- Understanding and flexibility that no two days are alike in an elementary school.
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment.
Instruction
- Possess a solid understanding of ELA and Math learning standards.
- Monitor student learning and use data to drive instruction.
- Use both formative and summative assessments.
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching all students. This includes differentiation of instruction, classroom management, and development of curriculum knowledge.
- Develop lessons and teach curriculum aligned to the Next Generation Learning Standards.
- Utilize a variety of instructional groupings, including whole group, small group and one-on-one instruction to meet the needs of their students
Development Responsibilities
- Establish long-term and short-term goals to improve their teaching practice
- Demonstrate strong pedagogical practice
- Work effectively on a team
- Meet all professional responsibilities including, planning and deadlines
- Display openness to receive constructive feedback to improve your practice
- Have a growth mindset
- Participate in providing feedback during informal lesson review
- Show a strong desire to learn
- Participate in ongoing professional development
- Accept responsibility for academic achievement of students
*Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Be in process to attain, or possess the appropriate New York State Teacher Certification (preferred)
- Strong classroom management skills rooted in positive discipline and responsive classroom practices.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Eagerness to collaborate with co-teachers, teammates and staff.
- Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with various stakeholders to foster strong school community partnerships.
- Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a can-do attitude.
Diversity at TNAACS: TNAACS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. TNAACS staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender and religious identities. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.
TNAACS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as a school serving a diverse group of students, we work to reflect this diversity in our staff as well. No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- NYS Teaching Certification B-2 or 1-6 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $58,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
