About you:

●       Deep belief in VOICE’s mission, vision, and values

●       Open to collaborating with and learning from colleagues who have a variety of backgrounds, experiences, strengths, and talents

●       Successfully able to handle multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment, and ability to be self-directed and take initiative

●       Attentive to detail

●       Have a knowledge and understanding of basic principles of curriculum design, child learning theory and behavioral approaches

●       Value and are committed to diversity in the workplace and classroom

●       Effective skills in self-management including but not limited to meeting deadlines, effective prioritization of tasks, self-organization, managing up, and efficient time and task management

●       Ability to establish communication and build warm individual relationships with students and families, colleagues, and external partners

Qualifications:

●     Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required

●     New York State teaching certification required. VOICE will also consider (a) strong candidates who are completing or have recently completed a NY State teacher training program and who can show that they will be fully certified by the first day of employment, and (b) strong candidates with teacher training or credentials/licenses from another state who can demonstrably commit to working toward and achieving NY State teaching certification by a reasonable deadline.

●     Teaching or student teaching experience in a school required

●     Experience with and interest in working with high needs students preferred

●     SpEd certification is preferred but not required

What you’ll enjoy:

●     A competitive total rewards package that values your experience and credentials, your work-life balance and sustainability to serve VOICE students and families to your best abilities, as well as your learning and development as a person and professional, including:

○      Participation in the New York City Teachers Retirement System pension program

○      3 or more prep periods per day to ensure you have time to collaborate with your colleagues, develop/adjust your lessons for your students, and other miscellaneous tasks

○      Comprehensive benefits package, including participation in a pre-tax commuter benefits program and partial reimbursement for monthly commuting expenses

○      Gym reimbursement

○      Cultural enrichment reimbursement

○      Access to tickets at a free or reduced cost to numerous events throughout New York

○      Paid maternity leave, child care leave, and other generous leave policies

○      Benefits options include: Choice of four (4) Medical plans, FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA accounts, vision insurance as well as fully paid dental, life and disability insurance

○      Many opportunities to get to know your VOICE colleagues!

How to Apply: Please submit an electronic application (including a VOICE-specific cover letter and resume) at  https://voicecharterschool.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=86