Math Teacher
History
Williamsburg Charter High School (WCHS) is a high performing, public charter high school located in Brooklyn, New York. WCHS opened in August 2004 as the first Chancellor-authorized charter high school in the City of New York with a ninth grade class of 267 students. Now in its seventeenth year of operation, WCHS has grown to serve approximately 963 students in grades nine through twelve. The school’s mission is to unite youth, families, staff, teachers and the community at large in providing young people with the tools necessary to make sense of the world, and prepare them in their journey to become skilled workers and literate citizens of the world. Young people will accomplish this through their participation in a rigorous and demanding liberal arts education that includes language, literature, writing, science, history, mathematics, the arts, technology, and exploration in disciplines designed to teach fairness, justice, respect and compassion for themselves and others, as well as the skills of critical thinking, communication and research.
Williamsburg Charter High School provides a broad liberal arts academic program to the high-school age youth of north Brooklyn. School programs are individualized to connect to each student’s particular level of development, including English Language Learners and students with Special Education Services. Further, WCHS provides supportive relationships with faculty, extended instructional periods, and opportunities after-school and on Saturdays for additional academic support. Social and emotional support is also available to students to ensure their non-academic needs are addressed. Students are accepted to WCHS through a random lottery with no minimum requirements, tests, or auditions required to gain entrance and, as a public charter school, there is no tuition.
Education and Credentials
New York State Certification
Bachelor’s degree
At least two years of experience teaching in an urban high school setting
New York State Fingerprint clearance
Salary
$63,000- $90,000
Prospective Williamsburg Charter High School Teachers:
Are committed to the idea that every child can succeed at high levels
Believe that they have been called to teach and empower young people
Demonstrate a commitment to providing students with a rigorous academic experience
Are resilient, resourceful, relentless, and well-able to adapt to the many changes that can happen in an organization focused solely on doing what is best for students
Excel at working in a highly collaborative, professional setting but can also work independently
Understand the unique needs of the community they serve as well as the complex issues that affect urban youth and their families
Are committed to inquiry-based teaching
Engage a youth development approach in their interactions with young people by being sensitive to their developmental needs
Are passionate and positive about school culture
Feel full responsibility for students’ achievement
Love ‘the details’ and realize that student success depends almost exclusively on them
Are reflective and willing to improve upon their practice through professional development and support
Effectively manage their time, resources, and technology
Are convinced of the transformative power of education for all students, families, and educators
Position Description
The ideal Williamsburg Charter High School teacher will provide our students with a rigorous instruction. They will be responsible for the following:
Teacher as Advisor
As students transition to high school, one of the things they could lose is the comfort of having a teacher who understands their background, challenges and successes. Research has shown that this relationship is key part of having students feel accounted for and by extension, accountable. In support of our students, our teachers are also Advisors to between 12-15 students for the duration of their high school career. This allows the teacher to become a part of…