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The Global Learning Collaborative, a new high school opening in Manhattan in September, is seeking a part-time Chinese teacher.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to the principal, Jennifer Zinn at theglcnyc@gmail.com.
Jennifer Zinn
Global Learning Collaborative
212-918-1983
www.theglcnyc.org
SCHOOL DESCRIPTION: The Global Learning Collaborative is a small, relationship-based school with a focus on infusing international studies and global understandings into every aspect of our work. We are a member of the Asia Society』s International Studies Schools Network and are committed to graduating knowledgeable, thoughtful, caring global citizens who are college-ready and understand the complexity of the world. Students will work collaboratively, in diverse groups, and in cooperation with their teacher/advisors to achieve the standards of learning and personal growth described in our Graduate Profile. The student body will be selected by lottery and will reflect the diversity of New York City. All members of the school community, including students, parents and guardians, faculty and staff, and community partners, will be called upon to participate in learning activities, to live up to the standards of the school』s mission and vision, and to work together to achieve th
e goals shared by all. School staff is encouraged to attend summer retreat and participate in after school tutoring programs (Compensation according to the UFT contract and advance notice will be provided. Staff participation in this activity is voluntary, but strongly encouraged, as it is very important to the development of the school)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
New York City certification in the appropriate content area, with satisfactory ratings
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Roles in small schools are varied and complex and serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate through their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to become involved in these essential aspects:
• Collaborating in an inter-disciplinary planning and teaching team with an emphasis on course design using backwards planning models developed by Wiggins/McTighe and Wormeli.
• Practicing an open-door policy and developing best practice pedagogy to facilitate professional growth and collaboration
• Knowledge of contemporary issues in respective content areas.
• Initiate partnerships and mentoring relations with Asia Society personnel to enhance school experiences and develop external learning experiences
• Ability and availability to co-ordinate special programs
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Scholarship in the content area with an emphasis on effective strategies
• Ability to seamlessly integrate technology in the classroom
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Use of differentiated instructional techniques, project-based learning, and the Workshop Model to facilitate the accommodation of varies interests, intelligences, abilities and learning styles. For more information see Tomlinson/McTighe and Wormeli.
• Use of on-going formative assessments to provide weekly or bi-weekly numeric and narrative feedback to each and every student
• Commitment to professional growth
• On-going communication and collaboration with colleagues to design and deliver an effective advisory program that supports the diverse needs of every student. For an understanding of advisory structures read The Advisory Guide by Poliner and Lieber.
• Working knowledge of and ability to communicate effectively in a language other than English, preferably Spanish and/or Mandarin
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, students, etc
• Ability to work within a non-traditional school schedule and organization structure that meets the needs of English Language learners and students requiring special education services |
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