Company:
The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School
Location: New York County
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Earn a $140,000 salary and join a team of master teachers at , featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth - as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.
Watch the video here to learn more about TEP's new Middle School facility, designed with community and equity at the forefront.
About the Role
TEP Science Teachers believe that every student comes into our classrooms as scientists, whether they know it or not. In science, students are at the center of learning, whether they are dissecting owl pellets to figure out their roles within the food web, building electrical circuits to understand the flow of electricity, or predicting weather patterns. TEP’s vision is to have teachers that can effectively develop scientifically literate students who can solve problems, critically analyze, and evaluate scientific statements in their daily lives. When students leave TEP classrooms, students will become leaders and agents of change within their communities, seeking to understand themselves and the world around them.
As a member of TEP’s Science team aligned to this vision, you will teach all students on your grade level one 45-minute block of science every day.
Requirements
About You
Minimum of 3 years of lead teaching experience, at least 2 of which must have been in 4th through 9th grade classrooms
Deeply aligned to TEP’s mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities
Looking to have a significant impact while gaining lead teaching experience within a community of expert educators? Explore our TEP Teaching Fellow opportunity!
Benefits
Why TEP
The opportunity to join an unmatched and mission-driven team of educators that are passionate about educational equity
Compensation: Master Teachers earn an annual salary of $140,000, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus
Time Off: Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year (all school vacations)
Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming
Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones
403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future
Learning & Development: A culture that provides and encourages professional growth and development, including internal PD and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements
NOTE: In adherence with Department of Health guidelines, all charter school staff is required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Join us for an VIRTUAL info session!
If you or a friend is interested in applying for a teaching position at TEP, join us for a virtual information session with TEP's Senior Leaders. Learn more about the teacher application process and what it's like to teach at TEP.
Please RSVP here!
To Apply:
To apply, you must submit an application through .
The first stage of the process is the application below. In order to be considered, you must submit an application that consists of all four components: 1 - Resume, 2 - Cover letter, 3 - Instructional Video, and 4 - Submission of Teaching and Learning. The requirements for each of the four components are specified in detail below.
1. RESUME: Please submit an up-to-date resume.
2. COVER LETTER: Please submit a well-written cover letter that highlights your specific interest in joining the TEP community.
3. INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO: Please submit an unedited video clip (maximum 15 minutes) of you teaching in a classroom setting (preferred) or a small-group setting. It is preferred that the students be in the same grade-level as the TEP teaching position for which you are applying, though this is not a strict requirement. The video may contain only one continuous, unedited clip (i.e. do not splice together multiple clips from different points in the lesson). The clip does not need to show an entire lesson; a brief lesson segment is perfectly acceptable.
If you do not have a video with students in the classroom you may still submit a video of yourself teaching. Get creative! You may include a video of you teaching (a) a lesson with/for no students, (b) a lesson of you teaching family members, (c) or a lesson for students virtually. We’re excited to see your creativity.
The video must be accompanied by a written narrative that analyzes and reflects upon the teaching and learning that occurs in the lesson and may offer an explanation as to what occurred prior to and subsequent to the clip. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative. The video may be submitted in any format, but a link to a video posted online is preferred.
4. SUBMISSION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: Submit one of the following three options:
Option A: Portfolio of Student Work that demonstrates the progress of at least two specific students that you have taught. The portfolio must contain a minimum of two work products for each student (for a minimum of four work products) completed at different points in time during the period when each student was in your class. The portfolio must be accompanied by a written narrative that analyzes and reflects upon the progress that each student demonstrates. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative.
Option B: Assessment Data for at least one entire class of students that you have taught. The assessments may be standardized national, state, or city assessments or your own self-created assessments. The assessment data can be provided in any form that you choose (official documents with students’ last names crossed-out, or documents that you create to summarize student assessment performance). The data you provide should ideally show progress over time; as such, it is recommended (though not required) that you provide data for at least two assessments taken at different points in time. The assessment data must be accompanied by a copy of the assessments themselves. If a specific assessment is unavailable, provide a copy of a similar assessment. The assessment data must also be accompanied by a written narrative that provides background on the assessments, explains how the assessments measure student performance, and analyzes the results of your class. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative.
Option C: Original Curricular Tool of any form that you have personally developed. The requirement here is deliberately open-ended because we are interested in seeing anything that you have developed that you believe has meaningfully supported your students' learning. This may take the form of written materials, a unique instructional methodology, a technological innovation, etc. The curricular tool must also be accompanied by a written narrative that provides background on the tool, how the tool functions, and speaks to the impact of the tool within your classroom. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative.
Watch the video here to learn more about TEP's new Middle School facility, designed with community and equity at the forefront.
About the Role
TEP Science Teachers believe that every student comes into our classrooms as scientists, whether they know it or not. In science, students are at the center of learning, whether they are dissecting owl pellets to figure out their roles within the food web, building electrical circuits to understand the flow of electricity, or predicting weather patterns. TEP’s vision is to have teachers that can effectively develop scientifically literate students who can solve problems, critically analyze, and evaluate scientific statements in their daily lives. When students leave TEP classrooms, students will become leaders and agents of change within their communities, seeking to understand themselves and the world around them.
As a member of TEP’s Science team aligned to this vision, you will teach all students on your grade level one 45-minute block of science every day.
Requirements
About You
Minimum of 3 years of lead teaching experience, at least 2 of which must have been in 4th through 9th grade classrooms
Deeply aligned to TEP’s mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities
Looking to have a significant impact while gaining lead teaching experience within a community of expert educators? Explore our TEP Teaching Fellow opportunity!
Benefits
Why TEP
The opportunity to join an unmatched and mission-driven team of educators that are passionate about educational equity
Compensation: Master Teachers earn an annual salary of $140,000, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus
Time Off: Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year (all school vacations)
Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming
Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones
403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future
Learning & Development: A culture that provides and encourages professional growth and development, including internal PD and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements
NOTE: In adherence with Department of Health guidelines, all charter school staff is required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Join us for an VIRTUAL info session!
If you or a friend is interested in applying for a teaching position at TEP, join us for a virtual information session with TEP's Senior Leaders. Learn more about the teacher application process and what it's like to teach at TEP.
Please RSVP here!
To Apply:
To apply, you must submit an application through .
The first stage of the process is the application below. In order to be considered, you must submit an application that consists of all four components: 1 - Resume, 2 - Cover letter, 3 - Instructional Video, and 4 - Submission of Teaching and Learning. The requirements for each of the four components are specified in detail below.
1. RESUME: Please submit an up-to-date resume.
2. COVER LETTER: Please submit a well-written cover letter that highlights your specific interest in joining the TEP community.
3. INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO: Please submit an unedited video clip (maximum 15 minutes) of you teaching in a classroom setting (preferred) or a small-group setting. It is preferred that the students be in the same grade-level as the TEP teaching position for which you are applying, though this is not a strict requirement. The video may contain only one continuous, unedited clip (i.e. do not splice together multiple clips from different points in the lesson). The clip does not need to show an entire lesson; a brief lesson segment is perfectly acceptable.
If you do not have a video with students in the classroom you may still submit a video of yourself teaching. Get creative! You may include a video of you teaching (a) a lesson with/for no students, (b) a lesson of you teaching family members, (c) or a lesson for students virtually. We’re excited to see your creativity.
The video must be accompanied by a written narrative that analyzes and reflects upon the teaching and learning that occurs in the lesson and may offer an explanation as to what occurred prior to and subsequent to the clip. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative. The video may be submitted in any format, but a link to a video posted online is preferred.
4. SUBMISSION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: Submit one of the following three options:
Option A: Portfolio of Student Work that demonstrates the progress of at least two specific students that you have taught. The portfolio must contain a minimum of two work products for each student (for a minimum of four work products) completed at different points in time during the period when each student was in your class. The portfolio must be accompanied by a written narrative that analyzes and reflects upon the progress that each student demonstrates. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative.
Option B: Assessment Data for at least one entire class of students that you have taught. The assessments may be standardized national, state, or city assessments or your own self-created assessments. The assessment data can be provided in any form that you choose (official documents with students’ last names crossed-out, or documents that you create to summarize student assessment performance). The data you provide should ideally show progress over time; as such, it is recommended (though not required) that you provide data for at least two assessments taken at different points in time. The assessment data must be accompanied by a copy of the assessments themselves. If a specific assessment is unavailable, provide a copy of a similar assessment. The assessment data must also be accompanied by a written narrative that provides background on the assessments, explains how the assessments measure student performance, and analyzes the results of your class. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative.
Option C: Original Curricular Tool of any form that you have personally developed. The requirement here is deliberately open-ended because we are interested in seeing anything that you have developed that you believe has meaningfully supported your students' learning. This may take the form of written materials, a unique instructional methodology, a technological innovation, etc. The curricular tool must also be accompanied by a written narrative that provides background on the tool, how the tool functions, and speaks to the impact of the tool within your classroom. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative.
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