Math Interventionist – New Beginnings Family Academy – Bridgeport, CT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Math Interventionist

About New Beginnings Family Academy

Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (“NBFA”) offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 8th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:

Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices
Small class sizes and two adults per classroom
An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom
Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom
Placement at competitive high schools (Kolbe Cathedral, Notre Dame, Fairfield Prep, etc.)

NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its’ Board of Directors.

Mission-Driven Culture

NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful, self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by helping to close the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. This gives all children a foundation to achieve their full potential at every stage of life.

Employee Benefits

NBFA offers a full array of benefits, including:

Friendly work environment
Medical and dental plan (generous portion of employee premium paid by NBFA)
Life & AD&D, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
All certified personnel participate in the Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board (“CTRB”).Professional Development Opportunities
10+ national holidays plus the school closes during the last week of the year
3 personal days each year
Vacation and sick leave (per collective bargaining agreement for certified teachers)

Current Employment Opportunities

Certified Teacher/Specialists

Classification: Full-time/Exempt/185 days

Summary: The NBFA teacher must be committed to and advocate for its mission to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. This gives all children a foundation to achieve their full potential at every stage of life.

The Teacher is responsible for delivering developmentally-appropriate, challenging and engaging instruction in the content area(s) consistent with his/her certification while developing meaningful relationships with students that foster a love of learning. The teacher must build and maintain open lines of communication with families to encourage parents/guardians to become education advocates for their children. The Teacher must comply with state and federal education laws and regulations at all times.

Principal Accountabilities:

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 students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs
Work collaboratively with special education teachers and interventionists to ensure that children meet IEP goals
Continually use data to inform instructional decisions
Prepare and submit developmentally appropriate, on-time lesson plans for daily activities
Provide a structured, positive classroom that encourages students to think critically throughout the learning process
Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures
Communicate effectively and regularly, both orally and in writing, with students and parents
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment school-wide
Participate in school-wide and grade level data teams and Professional Learning Communities to share best practices and help improve overall school performance
Ensure that student growth is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
Establish and maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships with students, parents and other school personnel
Assume responsibility for meeting school-wide student performance goals
Satisfy professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, attending grade level meetings, performing duties
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and leaders

Certification, Knowledge and Skills: The Math Intervention Teacher must:

Maintain current Connecticut teacher certification (029 or 229)
Aspire to master his/her content area or subject matter and be willing and able to receive constructive criticism to achieve that goal
Be willing and able to offer constructive feedback to assist colleagues
Understand that all work responsibilities are subject to performance goals and/or targets established as part of the Board’s and school’s organizational planning
Fervently believe in NBFA’s mission and be willing to work diligently to positively impact the life outcomes of our students

Compensation: Per collective bargaining agreement

Job Type: Full-time

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