English Teacher - Grades 6-8, Upper Division

Avenues•New York, NY

19h•$72,000 - $112,433

About The Position

English teachers at Avenues help students become skilled, passionate, and joyful readers and writers. Students completing the Avenues 6-8 English program will read from diverse literature. They will write frequently for different purposes and will continue to develop their vocabulary, speaking, listening, writing and viewing skills. In grades 6-8, we employ a range of instructional modes. To support students, teachers design mini-lessons to teach targeted, dynamic literacy strategies, and hold reading and writing conferences with individual students. Teachers use group work and class discussions to foster skills of listening, accountable talk, and collaboration. English teachers also work closely with teachers of visual art, science, and the World Course to design project-based, interdisciplinary learning experiences. More broadly, all teachers at Avenues: ensure students achieve key learning outcomes by targeting instruction to address individual student needs collaboratively plan discipline-based and interdisciplinary units and projects using backward design frameworks, such as Understanding by Design co-construct 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 and global network

Requirements

several years of teaching experience and an exemplary track record of student learning
knowledge of a wide range of texts that offer a representation of diverse voices and perspectives (i.e., both “window” and “mirror” texts)
expertise in the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
experience with multiple pedagogical methods, including the workshop model and independent reading programs
proficiency in backwards planning and lesson design frameworks, such as Understanding by Design
experience with, or interest in, interdisciplinary, project-based teaching
intellectual curiosity and the humility to reflect on, and continually grow in, your teaching practice
a voracious appetite for reading and a habitual desire to write
commitment to creating a culture of equity and inclusion
a strong sense of personal responsibility for the success of every student

Responsibilities

ensure students achieve key learning outcomes by targeting instruction to address individual student needs
collaboratively plan discipline-based and interdisciplinary units and projects using backward design frameworks, such as Understanding by Design
co-construct 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 and global network