Who We Are
Renaissance Charter School 2 is a K-12 charter school in Elmhurst, NY. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to identify a passionate and experienced ELA teacher to join our High School team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing school and help shape our curriculum and instructional approach from the ground up.
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 is to foster educated, responsible, humanistic young leaders who will through their own personal growth spark a renaissance in New York. 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, The Renaissance Charter School 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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Keep families well-informed of student performance and progress
- Appropriately give and receive feedback to/from students, parents, staff and administration
Requirements:
- You have ELL certification
- You have a Master’s Degree or pursuing a Master’s in Education or related field
- New York State teaching certification required.
- You are excited by our mission and dedicated to support the success of students
- You enjoy and have experience working with diverse students and communities
- You are committed to continuous learning through professional development
- Meet expectations including punctuality and professionalism
- Prior classroom experience demonstrating strong teaching skills in education and classroom management.
- Proficiency in instructional design, lesson planning, research methodologies, and the use of learning technology platforms.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor students effectively and collaborate with staff.
- Experience working with diverse learners including those in private schools or special education settings is advantageous.
Pay: $78,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
- New York State Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
