About the job
The Apprentice Teacher role offers an exceptional chance for motivated individuals with minimal or no teaching background to delve into the education sector while acquiring practical experience and essential training to evolve into a proficient full-time classroom teacher. Apprentice Teachers will have the privilege to observe exemplary teaching practices and innovative educational reforms from seasoned educators and school administrators at a premier charter management organization in New York City. They will learn from Master Teachers, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide substitute teaching assistance, and support teachers through tutoring, grading, and individualized student instruction. Depending on the school's requirements and the candidate's experience, Apprentice Teachers may also handle their own classes, facilitating direct teaching exposure with a manageable load. Additionally, they will engage in various classroom and extracurricular activities, such as conducting Enrichment classes, organizing student events, and fostering mentoring relationships with students. Through active participation in professional development during the summer and academic year, along with regular consultations with an instructional coach, Apprentice Teachers will gain invaluable insights and support to enhance their teaching capabilities. By the conclusion of the year, Apprentice Teachers will emerge as strong candidates for full-time teaching positions.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach classes in lieu of Deans and teacher-leaders who are observing other instructors;
- Provide substitute teaching coverage for school faculty;
- Possibly teach one class or small groups of students;
- Gradually assume more instructional responsibilities throughout the year;
- Enhance teaching skills to potentially transition into a full-time teaching role at the school;
- Offer daily one-on-one and small group tutoring, along with intervention support;
- Observe Master Teachers to refine instructional techniques and classroom management;
- Engage in regular meetings with a coach to integrate feedback into lesson plans;
- Coordinate or teach an Enrichment class;
- Assist educators with instructional planning, assessments, grading, and other classroom duties;
As appropriate, fulfill all typical responsibilities of classroom teachers, including but not limited to:
- Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
- Designing and executing assessments to measure academic progress;
- Utilizing assessment data to adjust curriculum and inform instructional methods;
- Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide events.