General Education Teacher:

Storefront Academy selects educators who are passionate about improving student learning and outcomes.

Embody Storefront Academy’s mission:

To provide children of varied academic strengths a quality education option that prepares them academically, socially and emotionally to become critical thinkers, high-achieving students, and well-rounded individuals. Working in partnership with families and community members SACS instills a powerful sense of self and gives its students the tools to own the future and create meaningful adult lives. Our vision is to provide a rigorous, joyful and intentional learning environment for all students – one that paves the way for high school, college and life success.

Bring to life Storefront Academy’s values:

Honesty

Respect

Responsibility

Concern for Others

Diligence

Perseverance

TERMS

This is a 10-month position reporting to the Principal

Compensation:

$65,200 – $89,600 , commensurate with experience and qualifications. Storefront Academy also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance- Employer paid medical for employee only

Retirement plan options- 401K with 4% company match

Paid time off and school holidays

Professional development opportunities

Instruction

Demonstrate a relentless commitment to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school;

Produce effective standards-aligned lesson plans that strive for higher-level objectives while differentiating instruction based on student needs

Analyze and regularly review student work and assessment data from a variety of sources – both formally and informally - to drive curricular and pedagogical choices and adjustments;

Maximize learning time through effective classroom management;

Collaborate with other faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work and ensure curricular coherence;

Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules and collaborating effectively with co-teachers and colleagues

Professional development:

Participate actively in weekly scheduled professional development, including timely, quality completion of any assignments before and after each session.

Provide input into the development of the school’s professional development priorities and feedback on weekly sessions.

Performance Evaluation

Prepare for and participate actively in observations of your work by instructional leaders, and collaborate to act on their feedback for student achievement.

Participate actively in annual evaluation of your performance, including timely and high-quality execution of all steps in the evaluation process.

School Culture

Contribute to a joyful and rigorous school culture

Implement the school’s academic and behavioral expectations on a consistent basis

Collaborate with school staff to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development;

Implement the school’s traditions and rituals that support the school’s mission, grade by grade, year to year;

Foster commitment among staff to the development and fulfillment of the school’s mission and values;

Stakeholder Engagement

Communicate proactively and effectively with all stakeholders;

Ensure families are kept involved and held accountable for their children’s performance, and correspond about school policies, trips, and events;

Respond to stakeholder concerns promptly and effectively.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Master's degree preferred

Experience in urban, public charter, or Title I schools is a plus

Hold NY certification or working towards certification is preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills