High School Performing Arts Teacher (Immediate)

Compensation: (Please note that this is a general range - salaries are determined based on credentials (degree/continuing education & certification) & years of experience. East Harlem Scholars Academies also offers a comprehensive benefits package):

Bachelors: $66,000 - $144,000
Masters: $75,000 - $150,000

About the Opportunity

As a Performing Arts (Theatre) Teacher with Scholars Academies you will be student facing the majority of the day. You will work closely with your grade team and the instructional leadership team to internalize, and in some cases develop curriculum; provide high-quality instruction; track and measure student progress; create a positive classroom and school culture, and to engage in reflection and continuous improvement. You will also be asked to act as a class advisor for our community of students, providing mentor and support during their high school career. As a team we will work together to prepare students with the skills, strength of character, and emotional well-being to excel academically, lead in their communities, and realize their best possible selves.

What Qualifies You

You have expertise theatre arts at the high school level or above
You have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and appropriate NYS certification (preferred)
You hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards
You have experience with or are excited about researching best practices in anti-racist pedagogy
You enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities
You believe that every student can and will learn when provided with a quality education
You have demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students who historically have not had equitable access to education opportunities
You are willing to be flexible in your role and adapt to school and student needs
You are committed to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
You have a minimum of two-year’s experience in relevant educational positions
Please note that many do not meet 100% of the desired qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to still apply.

Areas of Leadership

Embodiment and effective modeling of our core values for students to exhibit and practice them
Sets ambitious goals based on backwards planning, demonstrating locus of control, and aligned with an overall vision for student success, content to be learned, personal knowledge of students, and overall instructional context
Demonstrates deep knowledge of content and effective pedagogy, evidenced by clear and objective-driven instruction and meaningful student engagement through active learning practices
Staff member sets clear expectations and institutes routines so as to establish and maintains a purposeful, supportive, and fun environment for learning, in which students feel safe, valued, and respected by adults and their peers
Builds a classroom community where restorative practices are actively modeled and used to navigate student and community challenges
Serves as Advisor to 10-15 students, motivating students across academic skill levels and cultivating students’ social-emotional awareness and well-being
Demonstrates a Team First mindset, through proactive contributions to the community, and advances his/her practice through reflection, development opportunities, participation in the professional community, and actively engaging families and community members