High School ELA Teacher

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
To prioritize our school community's well-being, health, and safety, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, cannot be vaccinated.
Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike teaching in a traditional environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is known.
In addition to teaching their course, our faculty understands the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the network, mentor young educators who serve as Small Group Instructors, get and implement feedback from coaches and their instructional lead and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.
Our focus on the whole scholar and in building our school community has established Brooklyn Lab as one of the best schools in the country for academic growth - adding two and three years of academic growth on average for our scholars. We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct instruction to classrooms of approximately 33 students in rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core;
• Commit to preparing every student for High School graduation and success in a four-year college or university;
• Facilitate student learning and differentiation across grades by designing lessons, leading small groups, and conferencing with students;
• Implement frequent formative assessments, in addition to summative assessments and analyze student achievement data to inform and personalize instruction to meet the needs of students;
• Draft teacher reports to contribute to comprehensive individual education plans (IEPs);
• Lead and own results of advisories that meet daily;
• Constantly review student level data to inform instruction and student groupings;
• Serve as an "inclusion-for-all" ambassador to ensure integrated co-teaching and support is evidence across the school;
• Curate lessons via a mix of teacher created lessons and digital/on-line supports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in the subject area to be taught (Master's Degree preferred);
• High GPA in an academic major;
• Certification to teach in New York State in the subject area to be taught;
• At least three years of teaching experience with exceptional results;
• Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred;
• Commitment to LAB's mission and academic objectives - a demonstrated belief that all students, regardless of background and incoming ability, can achieve at high levels;
• Record of using data in the classroom and driving student outcomes with students of similar population;
• Commitment to education standards, frequent formative assessment, and accountability;
• Belief in a structured, predictable environment for children;
• Ability to be the authority in the classroom and set rules for students;
• Willingness to build relationships with students and families;
• A "can do" attitude and the ability work as part of a team;
• Comfort with accountability and ability to absorb feedback and engage in self-improvement
• A desire to make others successful;
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and optimism;
• An understanding that the first years of school start-up require commitment, hard work, and hours beyond normal teaching positions;
• Ability to reflect and adjust to a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire Teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $61,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience and education.
In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes:

• 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
• Short & long term disability for eligible employees
• Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)
• Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
• An individual professional development allowance per school year

BECOME BROOKLYN LAB!
Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Please note that due to our selection criteria, we will only notify candidates who meet our selection criteria.