Pharos Academy Charter School·New York
The teacher is responsible for daily instructional planning, preparation, and the use of data to drive student academic achievement and classroom culture. They must also actively participate in professional development and collaborate with leadership and peers to improve instructional practices.
Teacher Vision Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person.
The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally.
There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process.
In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback.
In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence.
This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels.
What We Are Looking For Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class.
Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students.
Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals.
Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve.
Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core beliefs and educational viewpoint.
You Competitive salary based on performance driving student outcomes. Starting salary for new teachers begins at $80,000*. 401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent. Comprehensive benefits package - Medical/Dental/Vision. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employees. How We Support Growth & Development Weekly one-on-one instructional coaching. Weekly school-wide or departmentalized professional development. Summer Professional Development Institute.
Bachelor’s degree in physical education related field of study. Strong understanding of cooperative playing, team work strategies, and pro-social skill development. Experience working with middle or high school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting Full-Time Teacher Pay Range $80,000—$100,000 USD
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a physical education-related field and have experience working with middle or high school-aged children. A strong understanding of cooperative play, teamwork strategies, and pro-social skill development is required.
Market context
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