Job Description

About LEEP Academy

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School is a new and growing elementary school in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. We use the research-based 90:10 model of Spanish language immersion that helps all students achieve in all subjects while also becoming bilingual and bi-literate. In the 2023-24 school year, we will grow to serve students in grades K-5, using instructional techniques from high-performing charter schools and the best dual language programs in the nation.

Our school community is linguistically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse, and we are committed to being a good neighbor in Sunset Park for decades to come. We are located at 54th Street and 5th Avenue, in a private building with a long-term lease.

Seeking Dual Language Science Teacher:

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a dedicated Science Teacher who is bilingual in English and Spanish. This is a full-time, 10-month position, compensated annually. Does this describe you?

• You have native-level fluency in Spanish and English. That means that, in both languages, you can read and write professional documents such as lesson plans; carry on academic conversations with parents and colleagues; and teach academic concepts with native-speaking students. This class is taught in Spanish.
• You have at least three years of teaching experience. You have at least a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and are certified or on the way to certification.
• You have elementary school teaching experience, and preferably expertise in Science and related subject areas (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). You have experience in or are excited by content design and educational leadership.
• You know how to plan a lesson, connect with students, make the most of every minute, check for understanding, and turn data into improved teaching and learning. You know how to support student use of resources & materials with age-appropriate instructions.
• You like the idea of teaching in Spanish most of the school day, even if you\xe2\x80\x99ve never done it before. If you have mostly taught Spanish in the past, you feel prepared to teach every subject.
• You want to support a culture of self-expression and social emotional learning, and utilize discourse and critique to press scholars\xe2\x80\x99 critical thinking about science
• You\xe2\x80\x99ve worked at a high-performing school where teachers work as a team and receive frequent feedback to improve their practice. Or maybe you\xe2\x80\x99ve tasted that style of teaching in a graduate program and want to obtain a job where you can keep improving.
• You want to join a school community that is safe and orderly while treating every student and family with dignity. You think all children deserve a strong foundation in math and literacy, without overlooking science, the arts, and social-emotional development.
• You like to \xe2\x80\x9cnerd out\xe2\x80\x9d about teaching and the subjects you teach.
• You work really hard. You stay organized. You hate to be unprepared.
• You are comfortable with in-person teaching (with COVID safety precautions, including temperature checks, masks, desk shields, and daily disinfection).

Teacher Roles

At LEEP Academy, we plan lessons in detail, but not from scratch; we work together from a common set of high-quality curricula in English and Spanish. We collect and analyze formative and summative data. We differentiate instruction and work with families and service providers to meet each child\xe2\x80\x99s needs. We communicate and collaborate. We model our school\xe2\x80\x99s Core Virtues: Cari\xc3\xb1o, Respeto, Valent\xc3\xada, Gratitud, y Alegr\xc3\xada.

Teachers work in the range of 50-55 hours per week. Our core work hours are from 7:15am to 4:30pm daily, including a lunch break and prep period. (Students are dismissed at 3:15, except for Fridays when they leave at 1:30pm to allow for professional development.)

LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national background, religion/belief, marital status, caregiver status, veteran status, disability, age, political party, or salary history.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• Elementary school
• Foreign Language
• Kindergarten
• Science

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Charter school
• In-person

COVID-19 considerations:

We are open, in-person, five days per week, with precautions including masks, distancing, disinfecting, cohorting, and temperature checks. Learn more at www.LEEPacademies.org/Reopen

Application Question(s):

• Will you, now or in the future, require visa sponsorship?

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish fluently (native or expert-level) (Required)

Work Location: In person

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