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
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