NYFACS incorporates both the French and American approaches toward learning by taking the best from each, and creating an educational system that is greater than the sum of its parts.  We differentiate instruction in order to address the individual needs of the students.

POSITION Title: Teacher

VACANCIES: 1 Part Time French FLE Teacher, 2 Full Time French Classroom Teachers

Reports To: Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute classroom instruction to meet NYFACS educational goals
• Create integrated lesson plans to support effective project-based instructional strategies
• Become knowledgeable of student learning styles to create individualized learning plans and maximize learning opportunities for all students
• Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision making and instructional strategies
• Create a respectful, productive classroom environment to foster collaborative learning experiences
• Use NYFACS resources to enhance learning such as classroom equipment, supplies, technology, research capacities, outside trips, and speakers
• Manage student behavior and remove obstacles to learning, working collaboratively with the Principal, Social Worker and other faculty to use positive behavioral interventions to improve student achievement
• Coach and mentor peers; facilitate small group meetings and working with individual teachers to share best practices
• Participate with other faculty in developing and executing interdisciplinary curricula
• Maintain required student records, submit reports, communicate progress to parents, as appropriate
• Participate in teacher training and development activities required by NYFACS
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Principal

• Leverage the Responsive Classroom approach, working to align students’ social/emotional development and academic achievement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in content area
• NYS Certification - Childhood, Grades K- 5
• Solid understanding of interdisciplinary teaching/learning 
• 3-5 years of successful teaching experience; previous experience as a senior teacher desirable
• Evidence of leadership ability, peer mentoring, creation of professional development opportunities for others, development of both integrated curriculum units and curricula across subject areas, development of appropriate assessments
• Evidence of strong track record and performance ratings that indicate a high level of proficiency
• Experience and clarity regarding the significance and use of data-driven instruction
• Experience creating and facilitating interdisciplinary learning and integrated lesson plans
• Strong commitment to involving parents and school community in classroom activities; experience with and/or understanding of the urban learning environment
• Strong commitment to the Responsive Classroom model and positive behavioral interventions
• Strong commitment to the ‘Bilingual Education’ teaching philosophy

salary and benefits:

NYFACS offers competitive salary and benefits in accordance with NYC UFT Salary Scale

How to appLy: 

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to nsako@nyfacs.net. Please type “Teacher Position” in the subject line of your email.

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