Lead Teacher

What our teachers mean to us - At Manhattan Charter School, we believe teacher
effectiveness is the key to high student achievement. Teachers receive a circle of support and
time for developing their craft that includes:

• Targeted Professional Development that is built into the school calendar: 2 weeks before

the school year starts (3 weeks for new teachers) + 2 half days each month + 1 week at
the end of school year

• Daily support and feedback from content area experts in writing, literacy and math, and

specialty consultants

• In addition to building a robust network of on-staff expertise, MCS is committed to

investing in teachers by sending them for specialized training and experiences based on
teacher individual needs, interests, and areas of specialization

• A full-time Instructional Assistant that is pursuing a Master's in Education in each class
• An operations team who have set up operational processes that support teachers rather

than burdening them

Specific Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Executes the mission of MCS including: high academic achievement; integration of the

core learning disciplines; the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards
to learning; and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning
practices

• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards, and provides

consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation
may be.

• Consistently reflects on self, as well as instructional practices, to achieve these academic

goals

• Plans student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals,

and program objectives

• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Manages the classroom in a positive manner and keeps students on task
• Attends, participates, and facilitates team meetings and professional development

strategies, as well as coordinating lesson topics with other teachers in order to create a
coherent curricular design that achieves the overall purposes of the school program

• Prepares, administers and reviews all required student assessments
• Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education required
• Minimum of two years teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to

Compensation

MCS offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, and vision
insurance, bonuses based on school-wide goals and individual student performance and growth,
and a 403B retirement plan with 4% match. In addition to extensive professional development,
our teachers are generously equipped with all necessary instructional supplies and technology.

Who we are and why it matters - Manhattan Charter School (MCS) is a high performing
charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City that is committed to providing
every child with the tools and support necessary for success. Operating as a 501c3 nonprofit
organization, MCS has been consistently high-achieving since its founding in 2005. Manhattan
Charter School 2, a replication of MCS, is expanding on the work already being done at MCS and
believes that by working together more students will achieve high academic levels. MCS2
opened in August 2012 and is located a few blocks away from MCS.

There are no more than 24 students in a class because we believe much of our success is due to
our small school size, and intimate school culture and learning environment. Each school's
principal greets every student by name, every morning, and knows every family. In addition,
every teacher knows every child. This intimate environment creates a community of
collaboration, communication and accountability for both students and teachers.

The Schools focus on providing a rigorous curriculum of core subjects to help students achieve
high academic levels. Though the Schools adhere to New York State Learning Standards, its
teachers have flexibility when developing their lessons. Likewise, the Schools are committed to
offering a well-rounded education program to all students, which they believe helps students
develop critical thinking processes, problem solving abilities and supports their learning in the
core subject areas. All students receive Music instruction each and every day. Other enrichment
programs include French, Art, Physical Education, Technology, and hands on experiments in
Science studies.

Additionally, students explore the historic Lower East Side neighborhood as part of their
humanities studies. The Lower East Side is a centrally located, and culturally diverse,
neighborhood in Manhattan. Long a fixture of the immigrant experience in New York City, many
ethnic groups have resided here over the years as they worked to build a new life for themselves
and their families in America. Through walking tours of the neighborhood, students learn about
the Lower East Side's evolution from an area of commercial success and tenement living to the
vibrant neighborhood it is today.

The majority of the Schools’ students are minority, live in the neighborhood, and qualify for free
lunch. Through its work the Schools are demonstrating that all children, regardless of race or
economic status, can succeed when given equal access to quality education. The Schools pride
themselves on delivering rigorous, standards-driven instruction and fostering a culture of high
expectations, while maintaining a strong sense of camaraderie among students and teachers.

To Apply

Apply through LinkedIn, or email cover letter and resume to hr@manhattancharterschool.org.

For more information about Manhattan Charter Schools, please visit our website at
www.manhattancharterschool.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race,
religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran
status or disability.