Substitute Teacher

Why HLA2? 

HLA2 is part of a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. We are a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to join our supportive and inclusive community. Our network of public charter schools serves children from all backgrounds and helps them become global citizens who are great problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Join us in building something extraordinary!

What’s the role

We are looking for a driven Substitute Teacher (per diem) to deliver engaging, standards-based instruction, utilize Responsive Classroom techniques, and monitor student progress while collaborating with colleagues to refine teaching practices. You don’t need to speak Hebrew to apply, and we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to join our community!

What’s you’ll do

• Produce quality Common Core aligned lesson plans that strive for higher-level objectives while accommodating all learning styles; 
• Analyze and regularly review student assessment data from a variety of sources – both formally and informally - to drive curricular and pedagogical choices and adjustments;
• Maximize learning time through effective classroom management; 
• Provide an inviting, exciting, learning environment using varied instructional techniques and developmentally appropriate strategies; 
• Mastery/deep knowledge in instructional subject area, with an undergraduate major or minor or graduate degree in the subject; 
• Evidence of student achievement growth in previous teaching roles; 
• Strong desire to collaborate with other faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work and ensure curricular coherence; 
• Strong desire to engage families through intentional relationship building and ongoing communication;
• Passion for his/her subject and the ability to connect with and motivate, individually and collectively, a diverse group of students; 
• A strong commitment to all students with the belief that all students can learn and must be held to high academic standards; 
• Boundless energy and enthusiasm for working with students and other adults in the building;
• Commitment to professional growth through self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback and a continuous desire to improve; and
• Demonstrate a solutions-oriented mindset and flexible thinking when faced with challenges.
• A person who believes in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Masters degree preferred 
• Elementary and/or Middle School teaching experience preferred
• Hold NY teacher certification or working towards certification is preferred 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

Compensation

$250 per hour

Our Commitment

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.  Don't meet every single requirement?  We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us at jobs@hebrewpublic.org. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

For more information please visit our websites below. 

CMO Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

School Website: https://hebrewpublic.org/schools/hla2/ 

FAQ: https://hebrewpublic.org/faq/