Teacher (K-5) (2024-2025) Job at OWN - Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools, Howard Beach, NY

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  • OWN - Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools
  • Howard Beach, NY

Job Description

About OWNCS

Our 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 Summary-Elementary School

OWNCS 2 Elementary School, located in Howard Beach, Queens opened its doors in 2016 .  OWN 2 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.

OWNCS 2 Elementary School is  an International Baccalaureate Organization candidate school and once fully approved to offer the Primary Years Program (PYP).  OWN 2 provides students with a first-class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, including the development of their ability to apply their intellect to solving problems and contribute to their communities as enlightened and responsible citizens.

Primary Tasks

  1. Share commitment to the success of the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of OWN Charter Schools.
  2. Support and fully participate in a school culture that focuses on student and adult learning.
  3. Set high expectations and standards for the achievement of students and own personal performance.
  4. Offer content and instruction that ensures student achievement of school’s academic standards.
  5. Support the school’s philosophy that values continuous learning for adults tied to student learning and other school goals.
  6. Use multiple sources of data collection to analyze barriers to student achievement and to access, identify and apply to instructional improvement.
  7. Provide opportunities for the community to be involved in student and school success.

Required Education and Skills

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline from US accredited university or college.
  • Required - NYS Teacher’s Certification
  • Knowledge of NY State Learning Standards
  • Must 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.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Student loan forgivenes s

Salary
Range $64,789 -$130,628 depending on certification, degree level, and years of experience 

OWNCS VACCINATION POLICY

OWNCS requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

OWNCS EEO Statement

OWNCS 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.

Job Tags

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