Icahn Charter Schools is seeking highly-qualified elementary teachers to work at the K-6 grade-level. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong competence in the following areas, as well as meet our qualification benchmarks:

Elementary School Teacher Requirements:

Unwavering belief that ALL students can and will achieve a high level of success
Strong work ethic and commitment to raising student performance
Investment in elevating pedagogical practices
Capacity to personalize learning for all children
Ability to work collaboratively; team player mentality
Awareness and respect for diversity of cultural backgrounds and lifestyles
Knowledge and background related to NYS Learning Standards

Elementary School Teacher Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to create an active learning environment with lesson objectives that are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with the Core Knowledge curriculum and New York State Learning Standards
Use of differentiated instructional methods and assessments to support:
Engaged learning
Higher-order thinking skills
Meaningful, authentic use of knowledge
Integration of 21st century skills
Multiple Intelligences
Student accountability
Development and distribution of clear evaluation criteria to students prior to assignments
Use of formative and summative assessments to drive instruction and measure student and curricular progress
Strong classroom management with adherence to school/network discipline policies and code of ethics
Consistent and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues
Shared responsibility of grade level and school-wide activities
Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned
Duties may include participating in faculty committees for the development of curricular programs and/or student activities, maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the network and in self-selected professional growth activities, etc.

Elementary School Teacher qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (will accept official transcript if pending graduation)
Master’s degree (preferred)
NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education and/or Childhood Education
Candidates with additional certification in Students with Disabilities, Literacy, and/or Mathematics will be given priority
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Teaching experience (minimum of 2 years preferred)

Compensation:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
$71,027.00 - $81,956.00

EEOC Statement: Icahn Charter Schools in an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.

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