Who We Are:
We are a non-profit K-5 public charter school whose mission is to eliminate the learning achievement gap for all urban children. We use an engaging and rigorous curriculum to graduate students at or above grade level in literacy and math. Our goal is to develop the whole child, encouraging each young student to excel.
What Makes Us Unique:
We believe all children will learn and thrive in an environment that provides a wide array of learning support to both children and their families. We foster a collaborative learning environment, where we engage children and their families in the education process every step of the way. Because of this, we have a longer school day—9 hours—and integrate academic teaching with arts, music, chess, and fencing throughout the day (no after-school programs). We also have high-quality curriculum, teaching teams, differentiated instruction, help for at-risk children, and consistent parent involvement.
We believe our students and families are our greatest strength. We serve a diverse population of students that come from all over the Bronx. 95% of parents agree that their child’s race, ethnicity, culture and/or background is valued at Yalow. 38.4% of our students are Multilingual Learners and 46% of our students come from households that speak languages other than English at home. 53.5% of our students are Hispanic/Latinx, 44.5% of our students are African or African American and 1.8% of our students are Asian/ Pacific Islander.
Why Teach at Yalow?
At Yalow, you will be joining a community of teachers and leaders who are deeply committed to the success and wellbeing of all our students.
We have high expectations. All our students expect teachers who deeply engage them in high quality instruction and learning. 90% of teachers agree that student learning focuses on developing increasingly sophisticated skills, so they can communicate in increasingly diverse ways and with diverse audiences.
We authentically partner with students and families. 96% of parents say they feel respected and supported by their child’s teachers and are treated as partners in educating their children and 99% of teachers agree that Yalow makes an effort to reach out to parents to engage them directly in the processes of strengthening student learning.
We are a community. We treat each other with respect and kindness and celebrate one another frequently. We engage in a collaborative teaching model with team teaching and set aside time for collaboration and planning.
We are committed to growth. We ask for and act on feedback. We are consistently looking for opportunities to grow as educators and have regular time set aside for professional development and coaching.
Job Description:
You will be a great fit for Yalow if you are committed to teaching a rigorous academic curriculum and have a desire to continuously improve your instructional practices through collaboration, feedback and development.
Implement curriculum and activities to meet our high academic standards
Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices
Focus on student learning, and thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school year
Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year.
Qualifications:
Strong applicants for all teaching roles (new and experienced) will possess the following:
New York State Teaching Certification, not required, but highly recommended.
Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
You must be able to legally work in the US and do not require visa sponsorship.
3-5 years minimum teaching experience
Data to support successful state testing outcomes
Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects
Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students
A background in education is not required for new teachers, but strong candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with k-5 students and prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred.
Compensation:
Salary Range: The starting compensation for this role is between $90,000 to $120,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, and certifications.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer; As an equal opportunity employer, Yalow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.