believe all scholars — regardless of academic or socio-economic background — will achieve at the highest levels
be willing to go above and beyond for the success of all scholars – both academic and behavioral
possess strong content area knowledge and classroom management skills
desire to teach in our extended day and year schedule
contribute to a relentless and dedicated team of outstanding professionals
have a passion for urban education and goes above and beyond the call of duty
ensure mastery through creative approaches and differentiated instruction
use knowledge of content area and multiple strands of data to create and implement a rigorous, standards-based curriculum
foster a safe, challenging, comfortable, and positive environment
be constantly reflective of oneself and others in a relentless pursuit of excellence
hold themselves and others accountable by giving and being receptive to feedback
collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure success of all scholars
Responsibilities
Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior;
Be accountable for scholars’ mastery of academic standards;
Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and colleagues; and
Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.
Qualifications
Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom;
Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.
Belief in and alignment with SACS core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
Company Description
Summit Academy Charter School (SACS) is a tuition free, college preparatory middle and high school for 6th - 12th grade scholars in Brooklyn, New York. We deliver the benefits of rigorous scholarship to one of Brooklyn's most underserved communities. SACS provides scholars in Brooklyn's Community School District #15 with a public education that addresses their academic needs and delivers on the aspirations they and their families hold for them. At Summit Academy our mission is simple mission: to prepare its scholars to go to college.
Summit Academy Charter School (SACS) is a tuition free, college preparatory middle and high school for 6th - 12th grade scholars in Brooklyn, New York. We deliver the benefits of rigorous scholarship to one of Brooklyn's most underserved communities. SACS provides scholars in Brooklyn's Community School District #15 with a public education that addresses their academic needs and delivers on the aspirations they and their families hold for them. At Summit Academy our mission is simple mission: to prepare its scholars to go to college.
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