OUR MISSION
The mission of Central Queens Academy Charter School is to prepare students for success in education, the workforce and the community through a school that integrates literacy, standards-based academics and culturally responsive supportive services.
WHAT WE ASK OF OUR TEACHERS
- Teach - Drive student mastery of core and character standards through excellent teaching practices
- Innovate - Willing to take risks and think creatively to support all scholars
- Collaborate - Support efforts to institutionalize effective team practice and build a strong foundation
- Grow - Engage in continual learning and reflective practices to build your skills and career
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop lesson plans which meet established school and Universal Design for Learning curriculum models.
- Adapt and reassess lesson plans to meet specific student needs, comply with newly implemented guidelines or rules, and to update relevant information and include new developments in education
- Manage the diverse ability levels of students.
- Possess and continually develop a working knowledge of Common Core and Next Generation curriculum programs and frameworks.
- Assess and record student development, identify strengths and areas of improvement.
- Provide a safe, positive learning environment for students
- Follow school-wide practices for classroom management and individual education plans.
- Communicate with school leadership frequently and all other staff members who engage with students.
- Communicate with parents as per school guidelines on a regular basis, including presenting student progress reports and informing parents of requisite student discipline.
- Actively participates in professional development and school meetings on curriculum, organization, and guidelines.
- Exhibit a high level of organization, a knack for systems of data collection and analysis, and preparedness for instructional blocks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Master's Degree or higher preferred
- At least three years of Lead teaching experience as a Science Teacher required.
- Experience/strength in content area of application preferred
- Expertise in standards-based curriculum design or with UBD framework preferred
- Evidence of self-reflective practices, coachability, self-motivation, and collaboration required
COMPENSATION
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience ($75,000-$85,000/yr)
- Retirement plan participation
- Comprehensive medical benefits and thoughtful maternity and paternity leave