POSITION/TITLE: Lead Teacher

Reports to: Principal/Directora

Coaching and Support provided by: Dean of Instruction

Employment Terms: 10-month position

About LEEP Academy

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School opened its doors in August 2019 as the first charter school in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. We use the research-based 90:10 model of Spanish language immersion that helps all students achieve in all subjects while also becoming bilingual, bi-literate and bicultural. Our school community is linguistically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse, and we are committed to being a good neighbor in Sunset Park for decades to come. Our school is located at 54th Street and 5th Avenue, in a private building with a long-term lease.

At LEEP Academy, we plan lessons in detail, but not from scratch; we work together from a common set of high-quality curricula in English and Spanish. We collect and analyze formative and summative data. We differentiate instruction and work with families and service providers to meet each child’s needs. We communicate and collaborate. We model our school’s Core Virtues: Cariño, Respeto, Valentía, Gratitud, y Alegría.Teachers work in the range of 50-55 hours per week. Our core work hours are from 7:10am to 4:30pm daily, including a lunch break and prep period. (Students are dismissed at 3:15, except for Fridays when they leave at 1:30pm to allow for professional development.)

Lead Teacher Responsibilities

Executes the mission of LEEP Dual Language Academy
Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards, and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be.
Consistently reflects on self, as well as instructional practices, to achieve these academic goals
Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, lesson study, co-planning, book study groups and other learning work
Plans student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals, and program objectives
Analyze assessment data and use it to inform and differentiate your instruction
Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences
Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
Manages the classroom in a positive manner and keeps students on task through the use of Responsive Classroom practices
Attends, participates, and facilitates team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times
Prepares, administers and reviews all required student assessments
Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate by the Principal
Some weekends and evenings are required.

Qualifications

Spanish fluency
A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Childhood Education or related degree within the field of Education, Master’s Degree preferred
Valid New York State certification or currently enrolled in a certification program
At least 2 years of experience working in as a lead teacher in an urban environment
Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability
Belief in and alignment with LEEP’s core beliefs and educational philosophy
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.

Salary: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
403b Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter benefits

Grade levels:

1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
Kindergarten

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

School subjects:

English
ESL
Foreign Language
Math
Reading

School type:

Charter school

Experience:

Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School jobs

Bilingual (Spanish) Lead Teacher, K-5