English Teacher - Grades 6-8, Upper Division

What You'll Do

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

If hired for this position, the annual salary range for this position is between $72,000 - $112,433. The salary may vary depending on your experience level and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more.