Middle School Social Studies Teacher (7th & 8th Grade)Enterprise Charter School275 Oak Street Buffalo , NY 14203 Certified - Teaching - Social Studies Teacher {SS}Job Number 3300050355 Start Date Open Date 12/16/2024 Closing Date 12/30/2024 Enterprise Charter School (ECS) Overview:Enterprise is a public charter school in Buffalo, New York educating children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 2003, ECS is committed to "Engaging young minds through projects and partnerships."We pursue our mission through our Charter's key design elements, with our primary focus on highly engaging project-based learning, comprehensive arts education, and individualized instruction for enrichment and acceleration. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and engage a variety of partners to support our students academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.Enterprise Charter School is seeking a Elementary and Middle School 7/8 Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2024/2025 school year. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a Bachelor's Degree in history/social sciences.SCHOOL-WIDE COMPETENCIES:
Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity
Accountable for students' success and believes Enterprise's students must receive the highest quality education possible in order to close the achievement gap
Relentless commitment to mission of educating Enterprise's students
Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
Serves as an advocate for racial equity with the school's colleagues, parents, students, community, and external stakeholders to promote equity in education and closure of the achievement gap
Demonstrates a racial equity mindset through awareness of biases and leads with a racial equity lens
QUALIFICATIONS
A demonstrated interest in impacting K-8 students in urban schools and communities
Academic expertise in History/Social Sciences
Understanding of formative and summative assessments, and expertise in i-Ready preferred
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Skills in analyzing and using data to make instructional and behavioral decisions
Experience, knowledge and background related to NYS Next Gen Standards
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred
Enterprise Charter School offers a competitive salary, health benefits and is a member of the NYS Teacher Retirement System. Position starts at $45,000 higher rate based on certifications and experience.Enterprise Charter School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/applogin?COMPANYID=00005387) for this job posting.Job Attachment View Attachment Contact Person's Name Denise Terrell Contact Person's Title Senior Director of Operations Contact Person's Phone 716 855-2114 Contact Person's Email deniseterrell@enterprisecharter.org
