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Renaissance Charter School 2 is a new charter middle school in Elmhurst, NY. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to identify a passionate and experienced ELA teacher to join our team as a founding 6th Grade ELA Teacher. 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 as a PK-12 school 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.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate educator to join our founding team of middle school teachers. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 6th grade ELA classes and participates in building a meaningful school community. The ideal candidate for this position has a background in education, has exceptional communication skills, and a passion for helping others.

Responsibilities:

● Plan daily lessons adhering to the ELA curriculum for 6th grade students

● Plan and deliver engaging and rigorous lessons that align with Common Core State

Standards and school-wide goals

● Use data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning for individual

students

● Create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports student learning and

growth

● Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on their progress and performance

● Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and parents to support student success and

overall school culture

● Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay

up-to-date on best practices

Requirements:

● Commitment for onboarding and attending PD last two weeks in August 2024

● Bachelor's degree in education, ELA, or related field; Master's degree preferred

● New York State teaching certification required. TRCS will consider candidates that are

either (a) already fully certified at time of application, or (b) on track to become fully

certified by the first day of employment.

● Relevant years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban setting

● Understanding of Common Core State Standards and evidence-based instructional

practices

● Experience using data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning for

students

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate

effectively with colleagues, parents, and students

● Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a belief in the potential of all

students

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Physical Setting: * Charter school Schedule: * 8 hour shift

Language: * English (Preferred)

License/Certification: * Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: * Elmhurst, NY 11373 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: * Elmhurst, NY 11373: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person