Lead Teacher
English or Spanish
The position: We’re looking for a Lead Teacher who wants to be part of a caring team of lifelong learners who seek to enhance its practice, build a strong community, and support student growth.
What we Offer Our Students
The mastery of literacy and language acquisition in both English and Spanish, we are leaders in bilingual education.
High performance in all subjects including language arts, math, and the arts - science and social studies are built into expeditions
Support for the development of higher order cognitive and critical thinking skills and deep understanding of complex issues
The integration of sustainability-focused content and values across the curriculum
Hands on, project-based learning expeditions and learner-centered instruction
A responsive classroom model that emphasizes a student-centered, social and emotional learning approach to teaching and discipline
Why Work at Mundo Verde
We offer a competitive salary accordingly with years of experience and education credentials. Learn about our Teacher Salary Scale here.
Eligible to earn bonuses for having a Master’s in an education-related field, having a relevant Doctorate degree, demonstrating fluency in English and Spanish, and being Nationally Board Certified.
The best insurance plan for you and your family, you can choose from three different plans. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, short/long term and life insurance, a 401(K), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.
On and off-site Professional Development opportunities to support instruction and classroom culture, dedicated time for personal planning as well as team planning, a four week new hire institute, and 6 week coaching cycles.
We promote personal and professional growth and we have created a mentorship program for all new staff to support socialization, team balance and professional development.
We support community building and social justice and strive to be an anti-racist school.
- We celebrate cultures from all over the world and work to create joy and inspiration.
What Lead Teachers are Responsible For
Be a leader in bringing significant and lasting change in the classroom and school by building a classroom culture that demonstrates the principles of biliteracy, sustainability, authentic inquiry, and habits of community stewardship.
Foster inclusion in the classroom by creating a community of learners and upholding high expectations for all students.
Develop and execute meaningful learning expeditions and student fieldwork.
Collaborate deeply with colleagues to raise student achievement.
Other duties as assigned.
What to Expect in the Classroom
Teachers are assigned to a manageable and reasonable classize, historically between 20-25 students per cohort.
A dedicated fellow is provided in PK-1st grades to support a classroom and shared fellows in 2nd grade support a cohort of students.
PK-K are full Spanish immersion and teachers manage 1 cohort of students
1st-4th grade teachers teach all subject areas in either English or Spanish and manage 2 cohorts of students
5th grade is departmentalized into Spanish Language Arts, English Language Arts and Math and teachers provide instruction to all 5th grade students.
Curriculum: Teachers create their own curriculum from the standards of each grade (Common Core in grades K-5th). And use curriculum and resources from Teachers College Reader’s Writer’s Workshop, and Investigations to support English language Arts and Eureka (EngageNY) for Math. There is a baseline of curriculum developed from teachers with support from the coaches from previous years available to revise and implement.
Responsive Classroom approach to classroom management
Where we are Located
Mundo Verde has two campuses. Our original campus with students in grades PK3-5th is located at 30 P Street NW (Cook campus). Our new campus is located at 4401 8th Street NE (Calle Ocho campus) with students in grades PK3-1st grade (adding a grade each year through 5th).
We offer relocation reimbursement if a move of 50 miles or more is required.
How to Apply
Visit https://www.mundoverdepcs.org/join-us to submit an official application.
See full job description here.
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Maestro Líder
Inglés o Español
El puesto: Buscamos un Maestro Líder que quiera ser parte de un equipo de aprendices de por vida que buscan mejorar su práctica, construir una comunidad sólida y apoyar el crecimiento de los estudiantes.
Lo que ofrecemos a nuestros estudiantes
El dominio de la alfabetización y la adquisición del idioma tanto en inglés como en español, somos líderes en educación bilingüe.
Alto rendimiento en todas las materias, incluidas las artes del lenguaje, las matemáticas y las artes: las ciencias y los estudios sociales plasmadas en las expediciones
Apoyo para el desarrollo de habilidades cognitivas y de pensamiento crítico de orden superior y comprensión profunda de problemas complejos
La integración de contenidos y valores centrados en la sostenibilidad en todo el plan de estudios
Expediciones prácticas de aprendizaje basadas en proyectos e instrucción centrada en el alumno
El modelo de Responsive Classroom que enfatiza un enfoque de aprendizaje social y emocional centrado en el alumno para la enseñanza y la disciplina
Por qué trabajar en Mundo Verde
Ofrecemos un salario competitivo acorde con años de experiencia y credenciales de educación. Conozca nuestra escala salarial para maestros aquí.
Elegible para ganar bonificaciones por tener una maestría en un campo relacionado con la educación, tener un doctorado relevante, demostrar fluidez en inglés y español y estar certificado por la Junta Nacional.
El mejor plan de seguro para usted y su familia, puede elegir entre tres planes diferentes. Nuestros beneficios incluyen seguro médico, dental, de la vista, a corto / largo plazo y de vida, un 401 (K), un estipendio de transporte y tiempo libre pagado (10 días de PTO: 7 por enfermedad, 3 personal), libre durante las vacaciones de invierno, vacaciones de primavera y días festivos programados en el calendario escolar.
Desarrollo Profesional dentro y fuera de la escuela. Oportunidades para apoyar la instrucción y la cultura del aula, tiempo dedicado para la planificación personal y la planificación del equipo, un instituto de cuatro semanas para nuevas contrataciones y ciclos de entrenamiento de 6 semanas.
Promovemos el crecimiento personal y profesional y hemos creado un programa de mentores para todo el personal nuevo para apoyar la socialización, el equilibrio del equipo y el desarrollo profesional.
Apoyamos la construcción de la comunidad y la justicia social y nos esforzamos por ser una escuela antirracista.
Celebramos culturas de todo el mundo y trabajamos para crear alegría e inspiración.
