Manhattan Charter School is a high-performing charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The School is committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success.

Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential.

Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.

Lead Teacher

What our teachers mean to us - At Manhattan Charter School, we believe teacher effectiveness is the key to high student achievement. Teachers receive a circle of support and time for developing their craft that includes:

Targeted Professional Development that is built into the school calendar
Daily support and feedback from content area experts in writing, literacy and math, and specialty consultants
In addition to building a robust network of on-staff expertise, MCS is committed to investing in teachers by sending them for specialized training and experiences based on teacher individual needs, interests, and areas of specialization
A full-time Instructional Assistant that is pursuing a Master's in Education in each class
An operations team who have set up operational processes that support teachers rather than burdening them

Specific Lead Teacher Responsibilities

Executes the mission of MCS including: high academic achievement; integration of the core learning disciplines; the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning; and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices
Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards, and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be.
Consistently reflects on self, as well as instructional practices, to achieve these academic goals
Plans student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals, and program objectives
Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
Manages the classroom in a positive manner and keeps students on task
Attends, participates, and facilitates team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times
Communicates and collaborates with peers, sharing student work, methodologies and strategies, as well as coordinating lesson topics with other teachers in order to create a coherent curricular design that achieves the overall purposes of the school program
Prepares, administers and reviews all required student assessments
Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal

Qualifications

Master's degree in Education required
Minimum of two years teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting
Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability
Belief in and alignment with Manhattan Charter School's core beliefs and educational philosophy
Valid New York State Certification is helpful but not required

Compensation

$60,000 - $80,0000 per year

To Apply

Apply Here!

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Equal Opportunity Employer: Manhattan Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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