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Challenge Charter Schools

Kindergarten General Education Teachers K-5 (25-26 SY)

Challenge Charter Schools, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Kindergarten General Education Teachers K-5 (25-26 SY)

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Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Overview Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has served students from Kindergarten to 12th grade across multiple sites since 2010. Our mission is to prepare students to excel academically, demonstrate mastery of NY State Learning Standards, and achieve their career aspirations. We support the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of students and prepare them to be responsible 21st century citizens. We offer a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused, data-enriched environment with social-emotional learning, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. All team members collaborate to support scholars.

Understanding the Role As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction, assess scholar growth, and provide ongoing academic and cultural support. This role reports to the principal.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction across General Education K-5 with a focus on literacy, math, and core content areas

Plan for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities

Participate in after-school or Saturday tutoring, enrichment, arts, and family programs when applicable

Engage in professional development, collaboration, and data-driven planning

Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; analyze student data and share best practices

Support social-emotional learning and create an inclusive classroom environment

Utilize technology to provide regular updates and maintain parent communication

Who We Seek

Commitment to the CPCS mission and curriculum

Effective teamwork, leadership, and communication skills

Strategic problem-solving abilities and strong organizational skills

Initiative, accountability, and dedication to achieving measurable goals

Ability to create a positive, welcoming school culture

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

NYS certification preferred

Motivated to teach students from underserved areas and close the achievement gap

Urban school teaching experience preferred

Ability to create an engaging classroom for students of varying academic levels

Strong teamwork ethic and data-driven instruction skills

Benefits And Perks

Competitive salary, paid time off, and retirement contributions matching up to 3%

Comprehensive benefits including four health plans, dental, and vision

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit

Supportive leadership and ongoing professional development

Opportunities to serve on committees and participate in strategic planning

Full-time position commencing mid-August through June

School Sites Grades K-1: 1279 Redfern Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Grades 2-5: 710 Hartman Lane, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Work Year This full-time position begins in mid-August and goes through the end of June.

Selection Process Phase I - Virtual Interview with the HR Recruiter; Phase II - Demo, Panel Interview, and Interview with the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning K-5; Final - Reference Check, Offer, and Contract

Equal Opportunity Employer Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and committed to educating students. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our relentless work. Challenge Charter School offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Learn more about our mission and team at https://challengecharterschools.org/

Job Reference Queens, NY $65,000.00-$95,000.00

Note: The salary is based on years of classroom teaching experience, education, and NYSED certification.

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