Job description

Overview of Organization: The mission of The New America Schools is to empower new immigrants, English language learners, and academically underserved students with the educational tools and support they need to maximize their potential, succeed and live the American dream. The New America School, Colorado is a system of three public charter high schools in Aurora, Lakewood, and Thornton (http://colorado.newamericaschool.org/).

We work on a four-day workweek, Monday through Thursday, with additional opportunities to teach on Fridays. Our students come from diverse backgrounds, often needing support in academic, English language learning, and socio-emotional areas. Our schools are small, ranging from 250-450 students with lower student to teacher ratio. No lunch duty required. One Friday per month all three schools meet to discuss and model best practices.

We support students socio-emotionally on the same level that we support them academically, and teachers work closely with counselors, behavior interventionists, school psychologists, and family liaisons to serve the whole student.

Sponsoring clubs or working Friday school has never been a requirement for employment at NAS. But if want, you can earn extra cash by teaching Friday school (9-noon) or by sponsoring an after-school club. It's your decision!

Overview of the Position: We are looking for dynamic, caring, master teachers who can tap into our students’ undeveloped strengths and help them succeed.

Competencies

Curriculum and Instruction: You are well-versed in Common Core standards, including unpacking and scaffolding these standards to provide rigor. You know how to balance culturally responsive teaching with post-secondary and workforce readiness standards. You have a base knowledge of, or are willing to learn, sheltered instruction. You are flexible in your delivery, knowing that checking for understanding in a student-centered classroom is the best way for students to own their own learning. You are committed to folding in mini-lessons to address gaps in student learning. You know how to use external platforms (Khan, Achieve, etc.) to supplement, not supplant, your instruction. Experience in small group instruction is a plus.

Data: You know the underlying tenets of the Data Cycle of collecting data, analyzing that data, and acting on that data to increase student outcomes. You are also an expert in formative assessment, collecting data on student learning while it is happening and adjusting instruction accordingly.

As a growth school, we use the NWEA map test to track student learning. You are either familiar with or willing to learn the NWEA Learning Continuum and RIT scores.

Socio-Emotional Learning: You adhere to the “connect before you correct” maxim, knowing that building relationships with students is the cornerstone of student success. You are also a “warm demander” who is consistent and fair with students and maintains high expectations for behavior and achievement.

Benefits of Working for NAS, a Public High School Charter:

● Four-day work week, Fridays off

● Autonomy in the classroom

● Low-cost health care for employees

● Competitive salary

● Multiple opportunities for additional compensation based on interests and/or aptitude

● Chance to work with caring professionals

● Chance to make a difference in the lives of amazing students

● Competitive salary

● 4-day work week

● No car line duties

● No bus line duties

● No hall monitoring

● No recess monitoring

● No breakfast monitoring

● No lunch time monitoring

● No after school monitoring

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• CLDE – Successful Candidate must work towards CLDE endorsement
• Must be In Field in subject area
• Teacher’s License
• ELD endorsed

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Two years teaching
• Dual Certified (Linguistically Diverse Education)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,139.00 - $50,834.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80226: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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