Project-Based Learning Job Description

About the American Dream School

The American Dream School is a dual-language (Spanish/English) middle school in the Mott Haven area of the South Bronx. We will offer a project-based, dual-language program that cultivates bilingualism and biliteracy.

 About the Position

The American Dream School is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, and engaging teacher who is committed to serving English Language Learners and cultivating bilingualism and biliteracy.  The ideal candidate has a passion for experimenting, exploring and investigating with students. This candidate will be able to create a curriculum based on interdisciplinary goals and objectives, combining Science, Math and Literacy Common Core standards.  This class is also taught in both Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Discuss assigned duties with teachers for planning, preparation and development of teaching aids
• Prepare lesson materials, including technological equipment and bulletin boards
• Implementing curriculum
• Distribute materials and assist in other time management/organizational duties
• Type, file, and duplicate materials

• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups
• Assist in the distribution, collection and grading of tests and homework assignments
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs including physical help
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Create meaningful project units and assessments that will help drive instruction

• Supervise and manage students in all spaces, upholding ADS core values, rules and policies
• Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material
• Maintain accurate records and create reports 

• Create annual goal for students’ IEP
• Implement and track progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area
• Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested
• Participate in yearly IEP conferences
• Establish appropriate modifications and goals for each student

• Assist with DRA testing
• Assist with breakfast/lunch duties
• Perform other assigned duties
• Following a co-teaching model
• Collaborate with other teachers to create a cross curriculum
• Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work
• Coordinate and execute a school wide science fair
• Community Outreach

Position Requirements

• Demonstrates punctuality and reliability, fostering accountability in teaching responsibilities and contributing to a positive, professional work environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English;
• New York State Teaching Certified
• Strong organizational skills;
• Maintain confidentiality and meets deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy;
• Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive; 
• Effective verbal, writing and listening skills.

Salary is commensurate with Education, Years of Experience, and New York State Teacher Certification Status.

Salary: $60,000.00 - $125,489.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
Job Types: Contract, Full-time

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday  7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in the New York City area?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Teaching Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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