Classroom Teacher - Renaissance Academy - Charter Champions of Rochester

Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts provides children an enriched and rigorous education through the humanities and arts integration leading to success in college, careers and life.

School’s Hiring Commitment:

Renaissance Academy School of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Position Title: Classroom Teacher, Grades K-6

Salary Range: $50,000-$62,000

Summary: The classroom teacher is the student’s primary teacher during the course of the school day. They are the main conduit for information between home and school and serves as each child’s educational advocate at Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts.

Reports to Building Principal or Assistant Principal

Exempt or Non-

Exempt Exempt

Salary Grade and Location Salary is highly competitive and based on degree and certification 10-month in person position Insurance and 403(b) is offered to full time employees with cost based on coverage that is chosen. All applicants must receive fingerprint clearance prior to starting employment.

Education, Experience and/or Certification or License Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education Valid New York State Teaching Certificate in their subject area and/or ESSA “highly-qualified” status Preferably, previous teaching experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting; or experience working with groups of children and youth, preferably in an urban setting; within

the candidate’s special skill area preferred

Competencies:

We are looking for a dynamic educator who will: Collaboratively plan and implement instructional units that are aligned to the New York State Common Core Standards and the curriculum of the Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts Use data from all assessment sources to monitor student progress toward meeting academic targets; Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourages student responsibility and creates community; Collaborate with the classroom instructional team, which can include an associate teacher, an Arts Integration (AI) teacher, ENL teacher, etc.; Differentiates instruction for students as needed; Coordinates, plans, meets and co-teaches with other teachers to meet program requirements of Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts; Provides an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment; Evaluates and tracks student progress; Engages in effective and appropriate classroom management; Maintains and enriches expertise in subject area; Performs other instructional duties, as necessary; Has knowledge of effective practices that motivates students to adhere to high standards of conduct; Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning by following a positive behavior approach through Restorative Practices and Whole Brain Teaching; Analyzes data on student learning to identify needs for improvement in instruction; Understands, practices and is accountable for professional expectations as defined by the 4 domains of Charlotte Danielson;

Demonstrates the capacity to work collaboratively across disciplines; Maintains open communication with parents and encourage parent participation; Organize and plan for flexible, goal-oriented groups that are based on students’ instructional needs; Ensures lessons are enriched and rigorous which allow for students to elaborate, analyze, make cross-curricular connections, apply what they have learned, and develop creativity and problem-solving strategies; and Attends professional development training.

Core Values and EssentialFunctions:

 Our School’s core values are:

● More time to learn (longer school days, extended school year)

● Integrates the Arts in Learning and extended Arts Education throughout the week

● Applies set of learning dispositions through the Positivity Project character strengths

 ● A Focus on Language and Literacy

● A Focus on Numeracy and the 8 Mathematical Practices

● Character Education infusion

● Extended Student and Family Resources

Essential Functions: Teachers are committed to continuous improvement principles; Teachers are committed to providing a culturally inclusive environment while striving to include culturally responsive and relevant practices in the classroom; Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment; Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education; Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school; Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences;

Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure; Is a team player; Is open to feedback and being coached to grow practices; Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, entrepreneurial environment; Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner; Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction; Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information; Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively; and Maintains a positive, growth mindset

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and on a team. Responsibilities are representative but may not capture all tasks to be performed. The candidates will be expected to complete all duties which may be required in the performance and scope of their position.

Physical Environment:

 May require physical work including moving about to coordinate work, moderate exposure to loud noises, and possibly lifting of heavy objects.

Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts

299 Kirk Road

Rochester, NY 14612

585-225-4200