DREAM

DREAM

Middle School Math Teacher

New York, NY - Multi-Site

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$100kDetected 176 days ago
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About the role

  • We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools -growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children.
  • DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive.
  • Applying to DREAM We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process.

Responsibilities

  • Work with co-teacher (as relevant) to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels
  • Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners
  • Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships
  • Work with Student Culture Team and Student Support Team to create and progress monitor individual plans for students, as needed
  • Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school-wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars' progress towards academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals and with families
  • A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students, families);
  • A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community
  • Desire and ability to receive and implement feedback
  • A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students
  • A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
  • Benefits and Paid Time Off
  • We offer comprehensive benefits including:
  • Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children
  • The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee's needs
  • Dental and vision plans

Nice to have

  • New York State certification in subject area preferred;
  • At least two years of teaching experience with record of improving student achievement preferred;
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred;

Compensation

  • The salary range for incoming teachers is $75,000 to $100,000. New teacher salaries are determined based on the number of years of experience as a teacher.
  • Additional compensation is added for incoming teachers with Master's degrees and NYS Special Education certifications.
  • Teachers are eligible for annual salary increases based on tenure and performance
  • salaries for teachers who continue on at DREAM can exceed the incoming teacher band above.
  • DREAM is committed to upholding highly competitive salaries and ensuring teacher pay is within the highest quartile of NYC Charter Schools.
  • From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters-it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom.

Benefits

  • Disability benefits;
  • Life insurance;
  • Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
  • Flexible spending account options;
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
  • Fitness and entertainment discounts;
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;

Equal opportunity

  • If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.

This listing is sourced directly from DREAM's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.