Location: New York,NY, USA
Job description
(4th grade) Elementary General Education Classroom Teacher (2024-2025)
Who We Are
Developing the Leaders for the Renaissance of New York
Renaissance is based on the conviction that a change in the destiny of a single individual can lead
to a change in the destiny of a community, nation, and ultimately humankind. Its mission as a
PK-12 school is to foster educated, responsible, and humanistic young leaders who will spark a
renaissance in New York through their own personal growth. Its graduates will be global citizens
with an abiding respect for peace, human rights, the environment, and sustainable development.
In a small, village-like setting, Renaissance provides a supportive environment. Staff and parents
work together to develop students' academic and leadership skills. Teachers collaborate on
developing integrated subject matter, innovative approaches to learning, and improved practice.
This ideal faculty-student ratio helps strengthen each student's sense of belonging.
For more information about The Renaissance Schools mission, model, and programs, please visit us at www.rencharters.org
Who You Are
You are excited by our mission and dedicated to support the success of students
You enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and
communities
You are committed to continuous learning through professional development
Meet expectations including punctuality and professionalism in conversation and in writing
You have a Master s Degree or pursuing a Master s in Education
New York State teaching certification required. TRCS 2 will consider candidates that are
either (a) already fully certified at time of application, or (b) on track to become fully certified
by the first day of employment.
Classroom Responsibilities
Guide and support The Renaissance community in fulfilling its mission and charter goals
Establish and maintain positive relationships and constructive interactions with students,
families, colleagues and administration
Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making
learning accessible to all students
Maximize instruction, safe, and disciplined learning environment in which classrooms values,
teaching points, process charts, and student work are clearly displayed
Uphold all school policies within the classroom
Model strong written and verbal skills
Curriculum and Instruction
Collaborate with grade team and coordinators to create rich, integrated units of study
Full participate in grade-level team and curricular planning meetings
Adhere to grade level pacing calendars
Use lesson plans to help drive instruction
Submit necessary curriculum documents (e.g. curriculum maps, lesson plans) as requested
Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to support student learning
Collaborate with the Special Education department to help meet the needs of all students
Understand and implement interventions recommended for students as outlined by an IEP,
support services or the counseling department
Assessment
Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments
Administer formal and informal assessments throughout the school year
Use assessment data to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals
Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Parent and Family Engagement
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families
Appropriately give and receive feedback to/from students, parents, staff and administration
Keep families well-informed of student performance and progress
Provide feedback and guidance to classroom assistants
Position will start with professional development the week of August 19th.