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Please apply through our website: https://boards.greenhouse.io/brooklynlab/jobs/4752361?t=08as3h1

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

To prioritize the well-being, health, and safety of our school community, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19 vaccination by September 30, 2021. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, are not able to be vaccinated.

ABOUT BROOKLYN LAB

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) is a network of open enrollment, college-prep, public charter schools that prepares students with the academic foundation, digital literacy, and leadership skills necessary to excel in college and professional life as they grow as ethical leaders.

The LAB Formula:

• More Time in School: Extended day, week, and school year focused on academic learning and unique enrichment activities (e.g., Robotics, Digital Media, Coding, Debate, Visual Arts).
• High Dose Tutoring: Personalized, small group tutoring from trained college graduates for at least two hours each day.
• Next Generation Learning: A college prep curriculum with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) -focused enrichment activities to prepare students to succeed in jobs of the future.

ABOUT TEACHING AT BROOKLYN LAB

Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike teaching in a traditional environment.

Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is known.

Teachers at Brooklyn Lab plan and empower their scholars by deeply understanding scholar data, using our personalized learning platform Cortex and determining group/individual supports for scholars to move towards mastery of grade level content.

In addition to teaching their course(s), our faculty understands the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the network, mentor young educators who serve as Fellows, get and implement feedback from coaches and their instructional lead and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.

As a Brooklyn LAB Teacher you will:

• Provide direct instruction to classrooms of approximately 33 students, via whole group instruction, small groups, and conferencing, through rigorous lessons aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for World Languages;
• Commit to preparing every student for high school graduation and success in a four-year college or university;
• Facilitate student learning by designing lessons, leading small groups, and conferencing with students;
• Implement frequent formative assessments, in addition to summative assessments and analyze student achievement data to inform and personalize instruction to meet the needs of students;
• Take an active role in the overall success of their students;
• Constantly review student level data to inform instruction and student groupings

​​**Other duties, based on the needs of the school and its scholars.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the subject area to be taught (Master’s Degree preferred);
• High GPA in an academic major;
• Certification to teach in New York State, preferably in the subject area to be taught;
• At least three years of teaching experience with exceptional results;
• Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred;
• Commitment to LAB’s mission and academic objectives - a demonstrated belief that all students, regardless of background and incoming ability, can achieve at high levels;
• Record of using data in the classroom and driving student outcomes with students of similar population;
• Commitment to education standards, frequent formative assessment, and accountability;
• Belief in a structured, predictable environment for children;
• Ability to be the authority in the classroom and set rules for students;
• Willingness to build relationships with students and families;
• A “can do” attitude and the ability work as part of a team;
• Comfort with accountability and ability to absorb feedback and engage in self-improvement
• A desire to make others successful;
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and optimism;
• An understanding that the first years of school start-up require commitment, hard work, and hours beyond normal teaching positions;
• Ability to reflect and adjust to a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire Teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.

ABOUT BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

The salary for this role is budgeted from $60,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience and expertise. Brooklyn LAB Teachers will receive a competitive benefits package that improves over time and is competitive with other New York City charter schools.

In addition to competitive salaries, Brooklyn LAB benefits package includes:

• 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 5% of annualized base salary contribution to a LAB retirement plan which vests at a percentage annually
• An individual professional development allowance
• Pre-tax Lifetime Gym benefits

BECOME BROOKLYN LAB!

Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

To join Brooklyn LAB, please submit a resume and cover letter, including your interest in Brooklyn LAB and how you learned about the position.

Please note that due to our selection criteria, we will only notify candidates who meet our selection criteria.

This search is being run by NRG Consulting Group.

Please apply through our website: https://boards.greenhouse.io/brooklynlab/jobs/4752361?t=08as3h1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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