7Th And 8Th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

7th and 8thGrade English Language Arts Teacher

Sacred Heart School

1248 Nelson Ave.

Bronx, NY 10452

Position: 7th and8th Grade English Language Arts Location: South Bronx Type: Full-Time

Sacred Heart School is accepting applications for full-time classroom teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. We are looking for educators who share an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and an appreciation and a respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values.

Sacred Heart School teachers are eager for continuous feedback as they develop their instructional practice and grow professionally. At Sacred Heart School, we support teachers through weekly school-based professional development, network-wide PD meetings, coaching and feedback sessions from school-site leadership, and nationally recognized partner organizations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing a positive and structured classroom environment that engages students and motivates them to succeed
• Assuming responsibility for the academic progress of students with a high sense of urgency and ownership towards quantifiable results
• Developing weekly written lesson plans that correlate with Partnership network curriculum, goals, and objectives by grade level
• Collaborating with colleagues to plan units and lessons and develop expertise in implementing instruction
• Fulfilling the school's mission to educate the whole child, mind, body, and spirit
• Creating and communicating with families of students in a positive and respectful manner
• Participating in on-going professional developments sessions to grow as an instructional leader

The ideal candidate will have:

• Deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
• An uncompromising belief that all students can learn
• A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges
• Experience with data-driven assessments to achieve student academic goals and inform instructional decisions and interventions
• A willingness to be reflective and receive feedback in order to grow as an educator
• Strong instructional, classroom management, and discipline skills

Position Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a competitive university is required, a master's degree is preferred
• Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education
• Must pass background check

Salary range conforms with the provisions in the collective bargaining agreement, based on degree and years of experience; salaries range from $53,900 - $75,300.