Lower Elementary School Apprentice Teacher

Lower Elementary School Apprentice Teacher

Brooklyn, NY

The Apprentice Teacher position is designed specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for an innovative pathway into the teaching profession. In collaboration with the Relay Graduate School of Education (GSE) Teaching Residency program, Coney Island Prep (CIP) offers aspiring educators a unique opportunity to receive their Master’s of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and NYS Certification in two years.

Apprenticeship is contingent upon acceptance into Relay GSE. You will gain valuable teaching experience in K, 1st, and 2nd grade while receiving professional development throughout the school year. The total cost of your degree is highly subsidized through Ameri Corps grants and financial aid from CIP bringing the out of pocket cost to $2,000 annually for a two year masters degree (32 credits) and $3,000 annually for a two year Special Education masters (39 credits).

Additionally, CIP supports their Apprentice Teachers through a schedule that accommodates Relay classes.

For more information on Relay GSE, please visit the website ay.edu.

• Practice internalizing standards-aligned curriculum and content and on a weekly basis, even if you're not teaching
• Co-teach or teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed; co-teach or teach content areas such as social studies, STEM, ELA, Special Education, or electives
• Teach one on one, small group or whole classes with up to 30 scholars
• Observe and assist your Mentor Teacher in their classroom; attend weekly check-ins with your Mentor Teacher; increase classroom leadership throughout the academic year
• Work with your Mentor Teacher to analyze instructional and culture data to action plan and improve your teaching practice to strengthen student outcomes
• Learn school-wide technologies such as attendance and observation platforms, Excel, and….
• Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff
• Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, procedures and feedback
• Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders
• Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences
• Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, whole-school events, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and weekly grade team meetings

• Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism
• Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice
• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; official transcripts for Relay GSE’s application
• Experience with Google Suite, Mac Books, Chromebooks, and flat panels
• Cultural competencies and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference
• Culturally responsive and age appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines for deliverables
• Self-reflective and open to feedback from key stakeholders across the organization, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop; curiosity and the tendency to ask questions of your colleagues in order to learn and improve
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
• Eagerness to work collaboratively with your Mentor Teacher, grade teams, and coach
• A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value…