World Course Teacher - Grades 6-8 Upper Division
World Course Teacher - Grades 6-8 Upper Division
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Job Description
What Youll Do
World Course teachers guide students to become informed skilled and empathic agents of change. We introduce students to key civilizations movements and forces that have shaped our past and we help them explore the great issues and challenges facing our local and global communities today. Through a range of approachesincluding historical thinking skills design thinking and projectbased work across multiple disciplineswe equip students with the knowledge skills and dispositions to make a difference in the world.
More broadly all teachers at Avenues:
- ensure students achieve key learning outcomes by targeting instruction to address individual student needs
- collaboratively plan disciplinebased and interdisciplinary units and projects using backwards design frameworks such as Understanding by Design
- coconstruct with students a classroom environment that establishes high standards fosters a sense of belonging and upholds our founding values of welcome safety and respect
- practice cultural competence in the classroom and workplace
- inspire trust and confidence among guardians and families through regular proactive communication
- contribute to the broader community of our NYC campus
Qualifications :
What Youll Bring
World Course teachers at Avenues bring all or most of the following:
- several years of teaching experience and an exemplary track record of student learning
- strong content knowledge in one or more of the following: world history American history social studies and current events
- proficiency in backwards planning and lesson design frameworks such as Understanding by Design
- experience with or interest in interdisciplinary projectbased teaching
- intellectual curiosity and the humility to reflect on and continually grow in your teaching practice
- commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion
- a strong sense of personal responsibility for the success of every student
Additional Information :
If hired for this position the annual salary range for this position is between $72000 $112433. The salary may vary depending on your experience level and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical dental life insurance 401K savings plan generous paid time off family forming benefits health and wellness benefits and more.
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong are trusted and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
