About Inwood Academy for Leadership

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of Washington Heights and Inwood.

All staff must be willing to commit to our mission: Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will empower students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness. Our staff regard our student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond. IAL is committed to proving a well-rounded educational experience for all students we serve. We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring and restraint).

Reports to:

Principal

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience as a Teacher Assistant or Paraprofessional
• Receptiveness to ongoing coaching and evaluation
• Passionate about teaching
• Energetic, motivated, innovative, prepared
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate attitude and a strong understanding of child development

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in a collaborative team-teaching environment or individual classroom setting
• Engage students in active learning
• Integrate technology into core classroom instruction
• Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
• Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and the specific needs of each child
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each child
• Understand the teacher’s routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and running the class in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular day
• Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
• Help teachers with recordkeeping, such as tracking attendance and calculating grades
• Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment, such as computers
• Help supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips

Compensation:

IAL offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403B retirement plan with 5% match. In addition to extensive professional development, our teachers are equipped with all necessary instructional supplies and technology.

To Apply:

Apply online via the Careers page at www.inwoodacademy.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.