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Job description
Brooklyn Lab Schools Teaching Position
Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike working in a traditional educational environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars, and our leaders know our scholars by name. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is known.
In addition to teaching their course, our faculty understand the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the network, mentor young educators who serve as Small Group Instructors, get and implement feedback from coaches and their instructional lead, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.
Our focus on the whole scholar and in building our school community has established Brooklyn Lab as one of the best schools in the country for academic growth, adding two and three years of academic growth on average for our scholars. We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning.
Teacher Position Responsibilities
Commit to internalizing the provided curriculum to prepare every student for high school graduation and success in a four-year college or university.
Provide instruction utilizing rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core.
Facilitate student learning and differentiation, and embody our 'inclusion for all' model by utilizing differentiation and small group instruction to get results
Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform and improve instruction.
Lead and own the results of advisories that target the social-emotional needs of our scholars.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in English language and/or literature, creative writing, General Education or a related field (Master's Degree preferred)
Certification to teach in New York State
At least 2 years of teaching experience; with experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred
A proven record of academic achievement as a student and an educator
Commitment to LAB's mission and vision for excellence
A growth mindset and the ability to work as part of a team
Comfort with accountability and the ability to absorb feedback for the development of your craft and the scholars in your care
Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $67,500 - $104,000, commensurate with experience and education. In addition to competitive salaries, Brooklyn LAB benefits package includes the following listed below:
80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
Short- & long-term disability for eligible employees
Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)
Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
An individual professional development allowance per school year
Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds, and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Worksite address
brooklyn, NY, 11210, US
Who can apply
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