Career and Financial Management Teacher

Who We Are

Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.

The Career and Financial Management Teacher will report to the principal or his/her designee. In addition to teaching in the content area, the teacher may be required to teach an advisory class, an elective, or coach a sports program to support the whole child’s growth. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.

Ongoing Specific Responsibilities

• The staff of Challenge Charter High School is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area courses, as well as their advisories and electives, so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths. Planning for special needs students of all ability levels is expected so that these students may achieve academic mastery. Regular co-planning with colleagues who co-teach in the classroom is critical. Students learn to make real-world connections through the infusion of internships, volunteer work, and advanced-level learning. Additionally, the school will offer opportunities for teachers to participate in the following:
• After-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts, and family programs
• In-house committees of special programs
• Professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitation, common planning, Socratic Seminar training, and collaborative conversation
• Co-planning with colleagues for inclusion classes and self-contained classes
• Keeping all records complete to reach full compliance
• Meeting with guidance staff to ensure all social-emotional and mandated counseling needs of students are met
• Because roles in small schools are varied and complex, serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resumes and cover letter experience and/or willingness to commit to the school’s mission and core beliefs and to become involved in these essential aspects:
• Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms,
• analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas
• Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom
• Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ESL students and special needs students
• Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan
• Develop an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal
• Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades

Who we seek

• Challenge Charter High School will consider candidates who can demonstrate:
• Commitment to and alignment with CCHS’s mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum
• Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication
• Strategic problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members
• Exceptional management and organizational skills
• Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability, and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments
• Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapt to unforeseen situations
• Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and certification in the appropriate content area preferred
• Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
• The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Ability to use data to drive instruction

Work Year

This full-time position begins in mid-August and goes through the end of June.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and committed to educating students. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our relentless work. Challenge Charter School offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our mission, team, & the exciting things happening at Challenge by visiting https://challengecharterschools.org/.

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