Company Description Hope Hall School, founded in 1994, serves students in grades 3 through 12 who have not thrived in traditional classroom settings. The school provides a nurturing, non-threatening, and creative learning environment that encourages students to take academic risks and break cycles of failure. As a private, non-sectarian, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit school, Hope Hall focuses on learners with special learning needs, emphasizing respect, time, and multi-sensory instruction. Faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively as a team, forming a strong community of learning. Hope Hall aims to expand its impact and be recognized as a model for educational reform for students who are unsuccessful in conventional educational environments.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Middle School Mathematics Teacher role based in the Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area.
Job Summary: Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth.
General Responsibilities:
- Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans with clear objectives, programs correlated effectively and grounded in the Dolce Method for Learning Mastery methodologies.
- Submit all Lesson and Unit Plans weekly for review and approval from the Department Head.
- Make use of New York State standards and curriculum maps to guide and aid to effective teaching.
- Be cognizant of and able to utilize instructional modalities that meet the varied learning styles of students.
- Provide real motivation for each student with skills learned through training.
- Carefully evaluate the academic status and aptitude of each student. This evaluation should be based upon timely correction of assignments and assessments, class participation, projects, independent study, homework, and unit and standard achievement tests. Note: Hope Hall does not participate in New York State standardized testing for grades three through eight.
- Maintain an updated record of academic status and achievement for each student, utilizing grade books, report cards, portfolios, special individualized reports, and other evidence of student growth.
- Maintain student attendance records accurately and currently.
- Be present at parent-teacher conferences, open house, departmental, and general faculty meetings.
- Strive for the honest development of student self-control, the highest form of discipline: to model for children respect and non-violent choices for problem solving.
- Attend orientation programs.
- Participate in professional development programs and professional development workshops.
- Be present at in-service programs for professional advancement when requested.
- Uphold the philosophy and goals of Hope Hall and the Dolce Method for Learning Mastery.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Certification: Education 7 - 12 or Childhood Education 1 - 6
Preferred:
- Education: Master’s Degree or in progress
- Certification: Education 7 - 12 or Childhood Education 1 - 6 w/dual certification in Special Education and / or Literacy
- Experience: 1 year experience as a Teacher
Competencies:
- Planning / Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
- Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems timely and efficiently; gathers and analyzes information, develops solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason.
- Verbal Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification when necessary; responds informatively to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - writes clearly and concisely; edits work; varies writing style to meet specific needs; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Leadership - exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Gives recognition to others as appropriate.
Computer / Software Skills:
- Google Workspace preferred
- Blackbaud preferred
Physical Demands:
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk and frequent stairs. Required to move about multi-level buildings using stairs.
- Occasionally required to bend and/or lift (no more than 25 pounds).
Work Environment:
- Educational setting; ability to work with students
Salary:
- $35,000 to $43,000 based on experience.
- Other benefits, including paid time off, 401(k) contributions, medical/dental etc. also included.