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ELA Writing Teacher-Middle School (2024-2025 School Year)
WHO WE ARE
Central Queens Academy (CQA) is an award-winning, high-performing, free, public charter school which opened in 2012. Currently we serve approximately 400 middle school scholars in grades 5-8 and 300 elementary school scholars in Kindergarten-3rd grade. We will grow our elementary school and add one new grade each year until 2024 when we will serve all grades K-8. CQA was founded to serve the families in District 24, specifically those who live in and around the multiethnic, multicultural, and multilingual communities of Elmhurst, Corona and Woodside. Our scholars and their families hail from over 30 different nations and speak over 20 different languages at home. More than 80% of our scholars would be the first in their families to attend college.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Central Queens Academy Charter School is to prepare students for success in education, the workforce and the community through a school that integrates literacy, standards-based academics and culturally responsive supportive services.
WHAT WE ASK OF OUR TEACHERS
- Teach Drive student mastery of core and character standards through excellent teaching practices
- Innovate Willing to take risks and think creatively to support all scholars
- Collaborate Support efforts to institutionalize effective team practice and build a strong foundation
- Grow Engage in continual learning and reflective practices to build your skills and career
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adapt and reassess lesson plans to meet specific student needs, comply with newly implemented guidelines or rules, and to update relevant information and include new developments in education
- Manage the diverse ability levels of students.
- Possess and continually develop a working knowledge of Common Core and Next Generation curriculum programs and frameworks.
- Assess and record student development, identify strengths and areas of improvement.
- Provide a safe, positive learning environment for students
- Communicate with school leadership frequently and all other staff members who engage with students.
- Communicate with parents as per school guidelines on a regular basis, including presenting student progress reports and informing parents of requisite student discipline.
- Actively participates in professional development and school meetings on curriculum, organization, and guidelines.
- Exhibit a high level of organization, a knack for systems of data collection and analysis, and preparedness for instructional blocks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor s Degree required
- NYS Certification preferred
- At least three years of Lead teaching experience as an ELA teacher in Middle School required.
- Experience/strength in content area of application highly preferred
- Evidence of self-reflective practices, coachability, self-motivation, and collaboration required
COMPENSATION
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience ($70,000-$85,000)
- Retirement plan participation
- Comprehensive medical benefits and thoughtful maternity and paternity leave.
Central Queens Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer