Immediately Need K-8 ENL Intervention Teacher in New York City, NY
Job title: K-8 ENL Intervention Teacher
Company: WHIN Music Community Charter School
Job description: Why WHIN?
WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners? needs first.
Our Mission:
To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.
We believe?
- that all children deserve a high quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character.
- that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.
- that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy.
- looking to thrive and grow in a collaborative work environment, including in co-taught classrooms.
- excited about teaching in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central.
- highly qualified and certified in Special Education, English as a New Language, and/or Early Childhood Education.
- coaching and professional growth to deepen instructional practices.
- peer-to-peer observations, feedback, and support as well as ongoing professional development.
- having two teachers co-teaching to ensure all learners? needs are met and teachers can work collaboratively to be at their best.
- Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn
- Providing ENL services in a flexible push-in/pull-out model
- Developing and implementing high quality lesson plans accessible to all learners needs that incorporate the WIDA Standards Framework
- Administering home language surveys, and conducting NYSITELL and NYSESLAT assessments
- Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner?s unique needs
- Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective co-teaching model to serve all students in an inclusive classroom
- Supporting colleagues in their understanding and work with ENL students
- Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
- Participating in professional development sessions and meetings
- Supporting the facilitation of family workshops and orientation sessions
- Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
- Other duties as assigned
- NYS or equivalent ELL, TESOL, or ESL Teaching Certification
- Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English minimum)
- Urban elementary teaching experience
- Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
- An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
- Proven commitment and success working with students and families
- The ability to thrive in a startup environment
- The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
- A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Music performance
- Early Childhood teaching experience and/or certifications
- Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models