About OWNCS

Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools (OWNCS) educates students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our educational philosophy is based on inquiry, active and experiential learning, and social justice.

We are committed to providing strong educational opportunities for children in underserved communities. We believe in the importance of creating socio-economically and culturally diverse schools.

A successful candidate for this position will embody confidence, exercise good judgement and must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various constituencies, including students, senior staff, co-workers, and teachers.

Position Summary

OWNCS 2 Elementary School, located in Howard Beach, Queens seeks to provide students with a first-class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, including the development of their ability to apply their intellect to solving problems and contribute to their communities as enlightened and responsible citizens.

OWNCS 2 seeks a STEAM teacher for school year 2023-2024 who will collaborate with a dynamic team of educators to provide project based learning experiences for K-5th grade students. The STEAM teacher’s primary job will be to facilitate developmentally appropriate STEAM learning activities, experiences and assessments to foster intellectual, physical and social growth, targeting New York State Learning Standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and implement strategies for weaving STEAM experiences into multi-disciplinary curricula from grades K through 5.
• Work in partnership with teachers and staff, modeling consistent effective teaching with technology, engagement, lesson plan design, use of technology, STEAM and online tools.
• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the connection between technology, computer science, and other fields of study.
• Facilitate “hands-on” experiments and projects that allow students to learn by doing and exploring.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.

Required Education and Skills

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline from US accredited university or college.

Knowledge of NY State Learning Standards

Must have appropriate credentials as designated by New York State Education Department and in accordance with definitions and requirements to be designated a highly qualified and certified teacher as defined by NCLB.

Must be authorized to work at OWN Charter Schools through appropriate NYSED fingerprint clearance

Must demonstrate competency in all areas of content responsibility and be computer literate

Must be able to:

• Communicate through superior written and oral communications skills.
• Exhibit a high caliber of expertise in subject matter.
• Work on multiple projects and respond to requests and deadlines in an accurate, timely manner.
• Make sound decisions within the parameters of authority.
• Be courteous, professional and tactful at all times.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, authorizer and community.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid time off

Pay

$61,070 + depending on experience

Vaccination

OWNCS will only consider the candidacy of candidates who are vaccinated (one or two doses), candidates will be asked to certify their vaccination status before any final offers are made. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

OWNCS EEO Statement

OWNCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, actual or perceived mental or physical disability, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), sex/gender, gender identity, presentation, expression or nonconformity (including cisgender/transgender, non-binary or intersex status), marital status, domestic partner status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, unemployment status, credit history, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (each a “Protected Characteristic”).

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