Haven Charter High School Classroom Teacher

Position Title

High School Classroom Teacher- General Education & Special Education

Content Areas: English, Mathematics, History, Life Sciences

Haven Charter High School

School District 11

Bronx, NY 

FLSA-Classification

Full-time, Exempt

Salary

$65,000-$75,000

Reports To

Principal of Haven Charter HS

Date

February, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

Haven Charter is the first Career and Technical Education SUNY Authorized high school in NYC with a focus in the Health Sciences sector. Opening in the South Bronx July 2025 with a 9th grade inaugural class of 120 students and offering pathways to both college and career.  We are currently looking for our founding teaching team, which will play a critical role in realizing the mission, values and youth centered vision for our school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reporting to the Principal, teachers at Haven Charter High School (HCHS) are responsible for teaching students by planning, developing, organizing, and implementing an appropriate and specialized instructional program to meet the unique needs of all students in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. 

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Connect with adolescents and cultivate caring relationships;
• Effectively balance classroom management and instruction to meet the needs of all students;

• Plan and implement instructional activities that address each student's strengths and needs, while fostering active learning;
• Strategically integrate technology in the classroom, utilizing different types all units and lessons to help engage students, encourage collaboration, and improve learning outcomes;
• Create a well-organized classroom that fosters effective learning and a welcoming, culturally inclusive environment;
• Provide diverse learning materials and guide students in using educational resources effectively;
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, provide constructive timely feedback, and monitor their individual progress;
• Utilize assessment data to identify learning needs, differentiate instruction, and track student progress;
• Maintain and update accurate, complete student records and reports in compliance with laws, district policies, and school regulations;
• Facilitating student behavior by implementing restorative practices, maintaining discipline in alignment with school policies, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary;
• Actively engage in ongoing self-reflection of practices, beliefs, and values;
• Collaborate with colleagues within and across content areas to develop project and unit plans which facilitate the student learn