Dance / Creative Arts Teacher

Teaching at Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn:

Our mission at Hyde-Brooklyn is to develop the deeper character and unique potential of each student. Hyde maintains a student-centered culture that motivates character development and emphasizes curiosity, courage, concern, integrity, and leadership. Our goal is to prepare children for college and beyond, and to live their lives according to standards of personal excellence. We believe in order to provide the best possible education for our young leaders, we as educators need to be in a continuous growth process. Teaching at Hyde-Brooklyn is a unique and rewarding experience because our teachers receive both professional development and participate in their own self-discovery process through the Hyde process of journaling, facilitated discussion, workshops, and seminars.

Teachers at Hyde Schools:

• Believe the purpose of education is both academic achievement AND character development
• Provide whatever is necessary to ensure ALL students are successful and are developing strong character
• Use data and assessments to inform and drive instruction
• Involve families in their students’ education and in the Hyde process
• Value feedback and evaluation of teaching practices and set SMART goals
• Support and challenge colleagues and hold each other to his or her best
• Voice thoughts, opinions and suggestions and embody an entrepreneurial spirit by taking on leadership in a multitude of ways
• Pursue self-discovery and growth through reflective practices and team building experiences

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure high academic standards are set for and met by all students
• Execute a rigorous standards-based curriculum through collaboration
• Differentiate curriculum and instruction
• Use student performance data derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to drive instructional decision-making
• Design and implement high-quality lesson plans that effectively describe student strengths and needs with clear learning goals and performance criteria

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A Master’s degree in Education or relevant content area (preferred)
• New York State Certification
• Demonstrated success working in an urban school setting
• Strong data tracking and analysis skills
• An ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and students
• A belief that everyone is gifted with a unique potential
• A commitment to character development and family partnerships