Academic Lead Teacher - Elementary

International Rescue Committee Inc

New York City, NY, US
Base: $32.00 - $32.90 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Bachelor's degree in education or relevant field
Culturally responsive and trauma-informed curriculum planning
Differentiated instruction for multilingual english learners
The International Rescue Committee is seeking an Academic Lead Teacher to instruct a self-contained classroom for newly arrived refugee youth aged 5-21

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee is seeking an Academic Lead Teacher to instruct a self-contained classroom for newly arrived refugee youth aged 5-21.
  • Teachers must create culturally relevant, trauma-informed daily lesson plans that accommodate diverse English language acquisition levels and formal education experiences.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan with matching.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee is seeking an Academic Lead Teacher to instruct a self-contained classroom for newly arrived refugee youth aged 5-21.

Salary

Base: $32.00 - $32.90 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403b matching, 20-25 PTO days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in education or relevant field
  • Culturally responsive and trauma-informed curriculum planning
  • Differentiated instruction for multilingual English learners

Nice-to-have

  • New York State teaching certification
  • Experience with project-based learning
  • Fluency in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Spanish, or Ukrainian
  • Certification in Responsive Classrooms or Classroom Mindfulness
  • Three years instructing in NYC Department of Education

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • NY State teaching certification preferred
  • Minimum 3 years experience in NYC DOE or accredited system
  • Fluency in written and spoken English required
  • Pass background check and annual physical form

Work Rights

Not specified

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