Academic Lead Teacher, Refugee Youth Summer Academy

At the Lower School levels (K-1^st, 2-3^rd, and 4-5^th) the RYSA Lead Teachers will teach a self-contained classroom, teaching Literacy, Math, and Social Studies. At the Upper School levels (6-8^th, 9-10^th, and 11-12^th) Academic Lead Teachers will be responsible for specialized content instruction in one of three specific subjects: English Language Arts, Math, or Social Studies.Exact grade level groupings are subject to change based on student enrollment demographics.

Each Academic Lead Teacher is expected to collaborate with the Dean of Instruction to design pre- and post-assessments.Academic Lead Teachers are responsible for submitting culturally relevant lesson daily plans for a class of approximately 15-25 students. Given the varied English language acquisition levels, life, and formal education experiences of the student body, the Academic Lead Teacher must consistently plan for differentiated, trauma-informed instruction and utilize a sheltered instructional approach for teaching English Language Learners. Throughout their classroom activities, Academic Lead Teachers will be expected to contribute to the Program’s goals of fostering students’ social-emotional development and building a strong sense of community among the students and staff.

Major Responsibilities:

• Participate in the June 25 Teachers Meet & Greet, instructional planning sessions, pre-program All Staff trainings, and all program meetings and staff development activities, thereafter
• In collaboration with the Dean of Instruction, and in coordination with Classroom Culture Lead Teacher, plan 6 weeks of culturally responsive, trauma-informed lesson plans for a class of approximately 15-25 students, utilizing the sheltered instructional model (SIOP) for teaching English Language Learners
• Submit detailed, daily lesson plans utilizing the RYSA lesson planning format, weekly, in advance of date of instruction
• Issue and record pre-, formative, and summative assessments, including content area pre-assessments of students to inform curriculum and lesson design. Complete all staff program evaluations as needed
• Regularly review student progress and maintain bodies of evidence for each student including work samples
• Supervise students in cafeteria during lunch
• Engage in classroom instructional coaching cycles with the Dean of Instruction and/or the Dean of Student Support, as needed
• Complete all required reporting on time. Comply with all agency policies and protocols
• Effectively plan for and incorporate Culture Lead Teacher(s) and volunteer Peer Mentors into classroom instruction
• Participate in two parent/teacher conferences throughout the Academy
• Complete progress report and final report cards for each student

• Master’s degree in education or related field
• New York State teaching certification
• A minimum of three years teaching in the New York City Department of Education (or other accredited school system)
• Proven success planning and delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed, sheltered-instructional curricula for classes of diverse beginner to intermediate ELLs
• Strong cultural competency
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Second language proficiency language proficiency in relevant language, desirable (including French, Spanish, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Arabic, Mandingo, Bambara, Wolof, Fulani, Tibetan, Russian, Urdu, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Burmese and Nepali)
• Certification or commensurate experience in Responsive Classrooms or Classroom Mindfulness, desirable

Position term: June 30 – August 14, 2020

Hours: Training: June 30 & July 1, 2: Up to 24 hours of training, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

      Main Program: July 6 – August 14: Monday – Thursday, 4.5 hours per day plus 1 evening of parent/teacher conferences on July 29.Expect 2 hours per week of external planning, grading, and assessment analysis.

Working Environment:RYSA takes place in a centrally located public school (TBD) in New York City.