Pharos Academy Charter School is a K-12 urban public education institution that prepares Bronx students for success in college and the innovation economy.

PHACS TEACHER VISION
Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback. 

In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels. 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN AN EDUCATOR

1. Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class. 
2. Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students. 
3. Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals. 
4. Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve. 
5. Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core beliefs and educational viewpoint. 

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in physical education or an education related field of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 overall.
2. Strong understanding of cooperative playing, team work strategies, and pro-social skill development.
3. Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting,
4. Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Compensation and Benefits

1. Super competitive salary that is based on performance driving student outcomes. Starting salary for new teachers begins at $70,000. 
2. 401k plan with employer matching of 4 percent. 
3. Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Mental Health, Dental, Vision, and optional Life Insurance.
4. Medical & Employee Perks Programs
5. All staff members are issued a laptop computer and have access to a wide range of instructional technology. 

Teacher Support and Development

1. One-on-one coaching that includes observations and instructional planning meetings. 
2. Weekly collaborative professional development.
3. New & Emerging Teacher Training 
4. Summer Professional Development Institute. 

TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

1. At minimum, 90% of students will show growth in physical health as measured by the Fitness Gram.
2. At minimum, 90% of students will show proficiency in nutrition and health standards as measured by internal assessments.
3. Teacher will score proficient in classroom management and youth development as measured by student referral numbers, suspensions, and internal measurement tools.

Pharos Academy is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all teachers and staff members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.