High School Classroom Teacher - General Education & Special Education
Please submit your application through our partner organization, East Side House.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Haven Charter is the first Career and Technical Education SUNY Authorised high school in NYC with a focus in the Health Sciences sector. Opening in the South Bronx July 2025 with a 9th grade inaugural class of 120 students and offering pathways to both college and career. We are currently looking for our founding teaching team, which will play a critical role in realizing the mission, values and youth centered vision for our school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reporting to the Principal, teachers at Haven Charter High School (HCHS) are responsible to teach students by planning, developing, organizing, and implementing an appropriate and specialized instructional program to meet the unique needs of all students in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Connect with adolescents and cultivate caring relationships;
- Effectively balance classroom management and instruction to meet the needs of all students;
- Plan and implement instructional activities that address each student’s strengths and needs,while fostering active learning;
- Strategically integrate technology in the classroom, utilizing different types all units and lessons to help engage students, encourage collaboration, and improve learning outcomes;
- Create a well-organized classroom that fosters effective learning and a welcoming, culturally inclusive environment;
- Provide diverse learning materials and guide students in using educational resources effectively;
- Observe and evaluate students’ performance, provide constructive timely feedback, and monitor their individual progress;
- Utilize assessment data to identify learning needs, differentiate instruction, and track student progress;
- Maintain and update accurate, complete student records and reports in compliance with laws, district policies, and school regulations;
- Facilitating student behavior by implementing restorative practices, maintaining discipline in alignment with school policies, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary;
- Actively engage in ongoing self-reflection of practices, beliefs, and values;
- Collaborate with colleagues within and across content areas to develop project and unit plans which facilitate the student learning process;
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay updated on current teaching practices, curriculum changes, and to align with school priorities;
- Engage in department, school, and parent meetings while demonstrating openness to continuous learning and professional growth;
- Routinely engage and collaborate with students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs;
- Contribute to the wider school community through participation in schoolwide initiatives and extracurricular activities such as team building, student skill labs, sporting activities, clubs, student organizations and/or other projects as needed;
- Engage actively in departmental and school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism learning opportunities
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Facility with and willingness to learn education technologies;
- Experience working with adolescents in grades 9-12, with two years of teaching experience preferred;
- Bachelor’s degree with teaching experience; Master’s degree preferred;
- NYS 7-12 certified or in process preferred;
Visit our website: www.eastsidehouse.org
