BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL·New York
Design and deliver culturally responsive lessons to help multilingual learners develop English proficiency and academic confidence. Coordinate MLL assessments and provide professional development for staff on best practices for supporting these students.
Prospect Schools is seeking a K-8 Multi-Language Learner Teacher (MLL) to create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that support multilingual learners in developing English language proficiency, academic confidence, and the skills needed to thrive across all content areas. Prospect teachers are grounded in an equity-driven approach following the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum where instruction emphasizes academic rigor, critical thinking, global mindedness, and inclusive classroom practices. As an educator at Prospect, you will be part of a collaborative and high-performing instructional team and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.
Duties: & Responsibilities:
Planning and Instruction
Design and deliver culturally responsive, engaging lessons that support learning in an intentionally diverse classroom and actively engage a variety of different learning styles
Utilize data, strong content knowledge, and effective pedagogy to plan clear, objective-driven instruction to advance learning for all students
Collaborate with co-teachers and instructional leaders through coaching, professional development, and, when applicable, advisory groups to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth
Staff Collaboration
Embody a “Team First” mindset by collaborating across grade level and content teams, participating in professional development, and partnering with the broader school community
Demonstrate a commitment to giving and receiving feedback for the purpose of continuous personal growth and betterment of the teaching and learning team
Contribute to the larger Sunset Yards and Prospect Schools’ community and environment by identifying and leveraging opportunities or events for displaying student work throughout the school building and sharing learnings from the class with the broader Prospect Schools community
Perform additional staff duties as assigned that reinforce and support adult collaboration, student data and learning, and shared accountability across the K-8 campus
You have earned a Bachelors Degree.
You have prior teaching experience.
You are in the process of earning or have earned a New York Teaching License Certification. (Learn more here [http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do])
The salary range for this role starts at $63,960, then increases based on years of experience. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. At Prospect Schools we remain committed to providing competitive salaries.
Prospect schools is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit, hire, and retain a diverse and inclusive staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance you may contact us at: careers@prospectschools.org.
The essential functions of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have prior teaching experience. A New York Teaching License Certification is required or must be in the process of being earned.
Market context
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