Full Time Opportunity: East Harlem Teaching Residency

The East Harlem Tutorial Program is looking to hire for some open positions in their Teaching Residency!

About East Harlem Tutorial Program

East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) operates K-12 college preparatory after-school programs and public charter schools. Founded in 1958, EHTP prepares its students with the academic skills, strength of character, and emotional well being to excel in high school and college, to lead in their communities, and to realize their best possible selves. For more information about our mission, model, and our programs please visit our website at http://www.ehtp.org.

Residency Program Overview

The East Harlem Teaching Residency, in partnership with the Hunter College School of Education, is a highly selective teacher-training program that develops, supports, and certifies aspiring educators to become elementary teachers in New York. The Residency is designed specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for an innovative pathway into the teaching profession.

Why Join the East Harlem Teaching Residency?

-Earn a subsidized Master's degree in Childhood Education in 15 months

-Get frequent coaching and feedback while leading an after school classroom

-Be well positioned to become a lead teacher at East Harlem Scholars Academies and other New York public schools

Ultimately, the program aims to improve educational outcomes for East Harlem students and increase the number of highly effective teachers serving East Harlem and similar communities in greater New York.

The role of a Teaching Resident includes, but is not limited to:

-Graduate Coursework

-Engage in coursework from our university partner, both on- and off-site

-Complete all requirements for initial teaching certification

Field Placement:

-Lead classroom instruction, with the support of an Assistant Teacher, in EHTP’s after-school Elementary Program (grades K-5)     

-Foster supportive classroom communities that maintain EHTP’s high academic and social expectations for students

-Maintain records of student attendance, participation, and achievement, and communicate with feeder schools when appropriate

-Administer, collect, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data gathered from a variety of sources on each student

-Support small-group instruction and intervention in a Mentor Teacher’s classroom (grades K-4)

Observation, Mentorship, and Support Opportunities:

-Receive weekly coaching tailored to your needs as a classroom teacher in our after-school program

-Receive cohort-based professional development sessions

-Conduct structured observations of highly effective teaching in Scholars Academy and Scholars Academy II

-Collaborate and receive feedback from Mentor Teacher

-Engage in ongoing reflection exercises linking theory learned in graduate coursework to actions practiced with Mentor Teacher and in the after-school program

Community Engagement

-Build relationships with families of EHTP students through frequent communication about students’ progress and ways that families can support their children’s learning

-Partner with and manage an Assistant Teacher who will provide ongoing support in their classroom

-Build positive relationships with students and family members

-Plan at least one Family Engagement Event for families

Successful Residents will exhibit:

-Belief in East Harlem Tutorial Program’s mission, education model, and core values

-A belief that all students can and will succeed given the proper supports

-Commitment to teaching in under-served communities

-The ability to work well both collaboratively and independently, reflect critically on one’s own work, and respond constructively to feedback

-Perseverance in challenging situations

-A high level of personal organization and professionalism

-Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)

Eligibility Requirements:

-A Bachelor’s degree conferred on or before June 2015

-Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

-US Citizen or National/Permanent Resident Status

-Experience working with children a plus, but not required

-Spanish proficiency a plus, but not required

Compensation and Benefits:

-Full-time salary

-Subsidized Master’s Degree in Childhood Education (Special Education certificate, optional)

-2+ weeks paid vacation (aligned with school closings calendar)

-Monthly MTA transit pass

-Laptop & mobile phone

-Academic and financial guidance & job placement support

For more information & to apply today: CareerLink (OCR position) Job ID # 44359.