Associate Teacher (English) - Kindergarten

Company Description

WHY TEACH AT AVENUES?

A top-tier school in New York City. Teaching and learning through dual language immersion and challenging interdisciplinary projects. A culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and deep collaboration. State-of-the-art technology throughout. Brilliant colleagues, with widely diverse experience, creating a unique educational experience together. Unparalleled possibilities for professional learning and development prospects. There is no place quite like Avenues.

DEEP COLLABORATION, CONSTANT EVOLUTION

Collaboration here isn't a buzzword: it's woven into everything we do. Teams of English and Spanish or Chinese teachers collaborate to nurture their students' social, emotional, and academic growth. Teacher teams share responsibility for the curriculum and plan together daily. This intense collaboration is challenging as well as exciting: we're always evolving, learning from each other, and seeking to improve.

LANGUAGE IMMERSION

Avenues students will graduate fluent in a second language and at ease beyond their borders. To this end, students from one year old in our Small World program to grade 5 have 50% of their academic learning in English and 50% in Spanish or Chinese instruction, depending on language track.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Teach engaging, creative curriculum and lessons, aligned with Avenues' expectations and approach
• Lead English literacy curriculum, including phonics curriculum, differentiated reading groups, and writing units of study
• Co-plan mathematics instruction with head teacher and lead English mathematics lessons and student work centers
• Collaborate closely with a team of English, Spanish, and Chinese immersion teachers to continually improve student learning and school culture
• Experience conducting formal and informal assessments and analyzing student data to inform instruction
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment ease in effectively prioritizing multiple tasks and competing demands
• Strong communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) skills 
• Participate actively in ongoing professional learning
• Help to build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a joyful community
• Foster strong relationships with students, families and parents

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• At least 2 years of teaching experience, preferably in Kindergarten
• Solid understanding of early literacy and math pedagogy and instruction
• Deep dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching
• Superb ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals
• Curiosity and humility, to reflect, welcome feedback, and continually grow in teaching practice
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s candidates in early childhood or bilingual education strongly preferred

Additional Information

If hired for this position, the annual salary range is between $53,000 - $67,000. The salary may vary depending on your professional experience 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.

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.