Math Teacher

About OWNCSOur World Neighborhood Charter Schools (OWNCS) educates students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our educational philosophy is based on inquiry, active and experiential learning, and social justice. We are committed to providing strong educational opportunities for children in underserved communities. We believe in the importance of creating socio-economically and culturally diverse schools.A successful candidate for this position will embody confidence, exercise good judgement and must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including students, senior staff, co-workers, and teachers.Position SummaryOWN 1 Middle School is seeking dynamic, talented teachers to provide exemplary instructional practices, work hard to meet the high-accountability demands and close achievement gaps.

Our ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of OWNCS, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents, and a desire for working in a school setting that fosters a love for children.Primary TasksMath teacher will instruct students in math-specific classroomsEngage in differentiated instruction to bridge gaps, optimize learning, and meeting individual students' learning needs and styles.Use the Common Core Standards to create rigorous, objective-driven lessons.Plan for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged.Measure student achievement of, and progress toward, the learning objectives and big goals with formative and summative assessment tools.Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting big goals by frequently checking for understanding.Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice.Communicate and reinforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance, aligned with the OWNCS culture and core values.Required Education and SkillsMinimum of a bachelors degree in education or related discipline from US accredited university or college.Required - NYS Teachers CertificationKnowledge of NY State Learning StandardsMust have appropriate credentials as designated by New York State Education Department and in accordance with definitions and requirements to be designated a highly qualified and certified teacher as defined by NCLB.Must be authorized to work at OWN Charter Schools through appropriate NYSED fingerprint clearance.Must demonstrate competency in all areas of content responsibility and be computer literate.Must be able to: Communicate through superior written and oral communications skills.Exhibit a high caliber of expertise in subject matter.Work on multiple projects and respond to requests and deadlines in an accurate, timely manner.Make sound decisions within the parameters of authority.Be courteous, professional and tactful at all times.Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, authorizer and community.BenefitsHealth/Dental/Life Insurance401(k) with employer contributionCommuter BenefitsPaid time offStudent loan forgivenessOWNCS EEO StatementOWNCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, actual or perceived mental or physical disability, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), sex/gender, gender identity, presentation, expression or nonconformity (including cisgender/transgender, non-binary or intersex status), marital status, domestic partner status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status, credit history, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (each a Protected Characteristic).Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities discipline, discharge and general treatment during employment.