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High School Government & Economics Teacher

Pharos Academy
New York, NY, United States
$110K a year
Full-time

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Government & Economics Teacher

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.

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.

What We Offer You

  • Competitive salary based on performance driving student outcomes. Starting salary for new teachers begins at $80,000 .
  • Comprehensive benefits package - Medical / Dental / Vision
  • $500 / mo Rent Stipend offered for Bronx residents ( offered for up to 3 years to educators in their 1st-3rd year teaching ).
  • 401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employee health and wellness needs.
  • Entry salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000, with the potential to reach $110,000. Compensation is based on performance metrics as well as years of experience where applicable.

Click HERE to learn more about our Teacher Perks !

How We Support Growth & Development

  • Weekly one-on-one instructional coaching.
  • Weekly school-wide or departmentalized professional development.
  • Summer Professional Development Institute
  • New & Emerging Teacher Training

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or History related field of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 overall.
  • Strong conceptual understanding of U.S. and World History, Government & Economics and how topics connect to the world today.
  • Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting
  • Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.
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