ELA TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL)

START DATE: December 2022

Overview of Unity – Our Model and Approach: Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn (Unity) is a tuition-free, open-enrollment, independent charter school that offers a progressive education in the liberal arts & sciences to over 500 students in grades 6-12. As a community-based school, we proudly serve the communities of central Brooklyn in New York City. Our middle school and high school campuses are located in the neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Williamsburg, respectively.

Unity’s mission is to empower students as scholars and citizens so they may lead fulfilling academic, personal, and professional lives. We accomplish our mission through the integration of seven key elements that serve as the backbone of our school’s design. Collectively, these elements reflect our beliefs on what makes for an exceptional secondary education in today’s world:

A Grades 6-12 College Preparatory Curriculum: a college-preparatory liberal arts and sciences program of study in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and history that fosters in students the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently so that they are fully prepared to succeed in their postsecondary studies
Excellent Teaching: an enthusiastic faculty of expert educators who are demonstrably successful in promoting student learning, couple high expectations with high support, go above and beyond the call of duty for students as scholars and as citizens, and serve as role models for students as life-long learners and as individuals who take the utmost pride in perfecting their craft
More Time for Learning: an extended day, week, and year for academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that deepen learning and engagement, accelerate academic growth, and expose students to new pursuits
Intensive and Differentiated Academic Support: customized settings and support provided by caring specialists for remediation and acceleration, including small class sizes, integrated co-teaching, literacy interventions, after-school and weekend tutoring, as well as advanced-level course offerings at our middle school and high school
Ample Enrichment Courses and Extra-Curricular Activities: enrichment courses in the performing arts, visual arts, computer science, and foreign languages, as well as elective clubs, athletic teams, internships, and other “beyond-the-classroom” activities that serve to reinforce what students learn in their core courses, accommodate individual student interests, and develop important professional and citizenship skills through real-world, meaningful application
A Positive and Supportive School Culture: a culture built on a framework of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in which compassionate adults explicitly guide students in the following:
- modeling the behaviors that contribute to a positive and productive learning environment
- developing socio-emotional skills needed to be successful, including how to manage emotions, reduce stress, make healthy decisions, and learn from one’s mistakes

Active Family and Community Involvement: ample opportunities for family engagement and community service that promotes open communication, meaningful collaboration, and active involvement and service within Unity’s community and beyond

Our Recent Accomplishments: Regardless of where students are academically or otherwise as they enter our school, our focus is on accelerating growth and on cultivating long-term academic and non-academic success. This focus has reaped impressive results for our students and families in recent years. Among our accomplishments:

95% of our first two graduating classes earned their high school diploma in four years.
100% of our graduates had formal college and career plans with a college matriculation rate of 76%. This compares favorably to a 58% college matriculation rate for students in NYC.
95% of our graduates complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school. This compares favorably with the 33% of NYC graduates who enroll in AP courses during their high school tenure.
Our students who comprise subgroups that are traditionally least effectively served by our education system, including students classified as economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and students with disabilities, have consistently outperformed their district and state peers on state exams and in our high school graduation rates.
Our 8th grade students have consistently outperformed their district peers in mathematics and ELA on state exams.
In holding true to our belief in providing a truly empowering education, a vast majority of our students experience the following over their seven years at Unity:
- After-school extra-curricular activities, including athletics and clubs;
- Formal community service initiatives;
- End-of-year Roundtable presentation – a 45-minute oral presentation given to families, Unity faculty, and community members, and;
- Intensive counseling in College & Career Readiness beginning in 9th grade.

Core Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of Unity’s teachers include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plan a rigorous and engaging curricula that caters to the unique physical talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students
Collaborate in the planning and implementation of a rigorous and engaging curricula that cater to the unique physical talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students
Execute specially designed lesson plans that are guided by clear objectives, focus on conceptual understanding, and that are assessed routinely for student mastery
Provide remediation and acceleration based on formative and summative assessments so that individual students are appropriately challenged according to their zones of proximal development
Collaborate with colleagues to create, implement, and refine schoolwide and classroom-based systems, routines, and procedures
Ensure that classroom time is utilized through sound management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students
Develop, implement, and/or manage individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students meeting established academic and non-academic goals
Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen their own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
Build strong relationships with students and families as an Advisor and through consistent communication and in following through on commitments

As professionals, all Unity teachers may participate in the school’s innovative teacher-career ladder, which provides a formal and transparent pathway for teachers to:

develop their craft and improve as educators through multiple forms of support and training
assume titles with commensurate responsibilities while remaining classroom practitioners
be generously compensated and formally recognized for their positive contributions to the school

Core Qualifications: An ideal candidate for this position is equipped with:

At least two years of formal teaching experience in New York
A proven track record in accelerating student growth and mastery
A demonstrated capacity to plan rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curricula that align to Common Core standards
A balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents
Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills with a focus on building strong relationships with students and families
An openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
A strong work ethic that features organization, multi-tasking, flexibility, an orientation toward solutions, and a pride in meeting deadlines
Expertise in working with diverse populations of students and families, and in differentiating instruction to fully support the needs of diverse learners
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings
Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility and, of course, a sense of humor
A Master’s Degree and certified as a teacher in New York

To Apply: If you seek to contribute meaningfully to the development and successful operation of an innovative public school with a strong team of talented educators, please visit http://www.unityprep.org/careers to begin the application process.

As an equal opportunity employer, Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

Learning Specialist (Middle and High School) 2022-23

START DATE: August 2022

Overview of Position: A strong and dedicated faculty is paramount to best serving our students and families and to establishing Unity as an exemplary school. Most critically, our faculty equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to experience secondary and postsecondary success, including the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently. Our Learning Specialists are essential to our success as a faculty and school. They use their expertise in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and effective methods for differentiation to make sure the curriculum and instruction reflect the unique talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of our students with disabilities. In addition, Unity’s Learning Specialists develop strong partnerships with students and families to ensure that students are empowered and engaged members of our school, our community, and the world at large.

A Grades 6-12 College Preparatory Curriculum: a college-preparatory liberal arts and sciences program of study in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and history that fosters in students the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently so that they are fully prepared to succeed in their postsecondary studies
Excellent Teaching: an enthusiastic faculty of expert educators who are demonstrably successful in promoting student learning, couple high expectations with high support, go above and beyond the call of duty for students as scholars and as citizens, and serve as role models for students as life-long learners and as individuals who take the utmost pride in perfecting their craft
More Time for Learning: an extended day, week, and year for academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that deepen learning and engagement, accelerate academic growth, and expose students to new pursuits
Intensive and Differentiated Academic Support: customized settings and support provided by caring specialists for remediation and acceleration, including small class sizes, integrated co-teaching, literacy interventions, after-school and weekend tutoring, as well as advanced-level course offerings at our middle school and high school
Ample Enrichment Courses and Extra-Curricular Activities: enrichment courses in the performing arts, visual arts, computer science, and foreign languages, as well as elective clubs, athletic teams, internships, and other “beyond-the-classroom” activities that serve to reinforce what students learn in their core courses, accommodate individual student interests, and develop important professional and citizenship skills through real-world, meaningful application
A Positive and Supportive School Culture: a culture built on a framework of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in which compassionate adults explicitly guide students in the following:
- modeling the behaviors that contribute to a positive and productive learning environment
- developing socio-emotional skills needed to be successful, including how to manage emotions, reduce stress, make healthy decisions, and learn from one’s mistakes

Active Family and Community Involvement: ample opportunities for family engagement and community service that promotes open communication, meaningful collaboration, and active involvement and service within Unity’s community and beyond

95% of our first two graduating classes earned their high school diploma in four years.
100% of our graduates had formal college and career plans with a college matriculation rate of 76%. This compares favorably to a 58% college matriculation rate for students in NYC.
95% of our graduates complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school. This compares favorably with the 33% of NYC graduates who enroll in AP courses during their high school tenure.
Our students who comprise subgroups that are traditionally least effectively served by our education system, including students classified as economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and students with disabilities, have consistently outperformed their district and state peers on state exams and in our high school graduation rates.
Our 8th grade students have consistently outperformed their district peers in mathematics and ELA on state exams.
In holding true to our belief in providing a truly empowering education, a vast majority of our students experience the following over their seven years at Unity:
- After-school extra-curricular activities, including athletics and clubs;
- Formal community service initiatives;
- End-of-year Roundtable presentation – a 45-minute oral presentation given to families, Unity faculty, and community members, and;
- Intensive counseling in College & Career Readiness beginning in 9th grade.

Core Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of Unity’s learning specialists include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collaboratively plan a rigorous, differentiated, engaging, and culturally responsive curriculum that caters to the unique talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students with disabilities
Implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in integrated co-teaching (ICT) and/or special education teacher support services (SETSS) settings with a focus on teaching to mastery and/or conceptual understanding
Utilize data from formative assessments in the classroom and school-wide interim assessments to adjust instruction on a regular basis
Provide additional remediation and acceleration based on formative assessments so that individual students are appropriately challenged according to their zones of proximal development
Ensure that classroom time is well-utilized through sound classroom management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students
Develop, implement, and/or manage individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students meeting established academic and non-academic goals
Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen their own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
Serve as the advisor to a group of students to support their academic and non-academic growth and development
Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
Build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and in following through on commitments

As professionals, all Unity teachers may participate in the school’s innovative teacher-career ladder, which provides a formal and transparent pathway for teachers to:

develop their craft and improve as educators through multiple forms of support and training
assume titles with commensurate responsibilities while remaining classroom practitioners
be generously compensated and formally recognized for their positive contributions to the school

Core Qualifications: An ideal candidate for this position is equipped with:

At least two years of formal teaching experience in New York
A proven track record in accelerating student growth and mastery
A demonstrated capacity to plan rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curricula that align to Common Core standards
A balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents
Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills with a focus on building strong relationships with students and families
An openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
A strong work ethic that features organization, multi-tasking, flexibility, an orientation toward solutions, and a pride in meeting deadlines
Expertise in working with diverse populations of students and families, and in differentiating instruction to fully support the needs of diverse learners
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings
Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility and, of course, a sense of humor
A Master’s Degree and certified as a teacher in New York

Humanities Special Education Teacher (Middle and High School) 2022-23

START DATE: August 2022

Overview of Position: A strong and dedicated faculty is paramount to best serving our students and families and to establishing Unity as an exemplary school. Most critically, our faculty equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to experience secondary and postsecondary success, including the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently. Our Humanities Special Education Teachers are essential to our success as a faculty and school. They use their expertise in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and effective methods for differentiation to make sure the curriculum and instruction reflect the unique talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of our students with disabilities. In addition, Unity’s Learning Specialists develop strong partnerships with students and families to ensure that students are empowered and engaged members of our school, our community, and the world at large.

A Grades 6-12 College Preparatory Curriculum: a college-preparatory liberal arts and sciences program of study in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and history that fosters in students the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently so that they are fully prepared to succeed in their postsecondary studies
Excellent Teaching: an enthusiastic faculty of expert educators who are demonstrably successful in promoting student learning, couple high expectations with high support, go above and beyond the call of duty for students as scholars and as citizens, and serve as role models for students as life-long learners and as individuals who take the utmost pride in perfecting their craft
More Time for Learning: an extended day, week, and year for academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that deepen learning and engagement, accelerate academic growth, and expose students to new pursuits
Intensive and Differentiated Academic Support: customized settings and support provided by caring specialists for remediation and acceleration, including small class sizes, integrated co-teaching, literacy interventions, after-school and weekend tutoring, as well as advanced-level course offerings at our middle school and high school
Ample Enrichment Courses and Extra-Curricular Activities: enrichment courses in the performing arts, visual arts, computer science, and foreign languages, as well as elective clubs, athletic teams, internships, and other “beyond-the-classroom” activities that serve to reinforce what students learn in their core courses, accommodate individual student interests, and develop important professional and citizenship skills through real-world, meaningful application
A Positive and Supportive School Culture: a culture built on a framework of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in which compassionate adults explicitly guide students in the following:
- modeling the behaviors that contribute to a positive and productive learning environment
- developing socio-emotional skills needed to be successful, including how to manage emotions, reduce stress, make healthy decisions, and learn from one’s mistakes

Active Family and Community Involvement: ample opportunities for family engagement and community service that promotes open communication, meaningful collaboration, and active involvement and service within Unity’s community and beyond

95% of our first two graduating classes earned their high school diploma in four years.
100% of our graduates had formal college and career plans with a college matriculation rate of 76%. This compares favorably to a 58% college matriculation rate for students in NYC.
95% of our graduates complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school. This compares favorably with the 33% of NYC graduates who enroll in AP courses during their high school tenure.
Our students who comprise subgroups that are traditionally least effectively served by our education system, including students classified as economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and students with disabilities, have consistently outperformed their district and state peers on state exams and in our high school graduation rates.
Our 8th grade students have consistently outperformed their district peers in mathematics and ELA on state exams.
In holding true to our belief in providing a truly empowering education, a vast majority of our students experience the following over their seven years at Unity:
- After-school extra-curricular activities, including athletics and clubs;
- Formal community service initiatives;
- End-of-year Roundtable presentation – a 45-minute oral presentation given to families, Unity faculty, and community members, and;
- Intensive counseling in College & Career Readiness beginning in 9th grade.

Core Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of Unity’s learning specialists include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collaboratively plan a rigorous, differentiated, engaging, and culturally responsive curriculum that caters to the unique talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students with disabilities
Implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in integrated co-teaching (ICT) and/or special education teacher support services (SETSS) settings with a focus on teaching to mastery and/or conceptual understanding
Utilize data from formative assessments in the classroom and school-wide interim assessments to adjust instruction on a regular basis
Provide additional remediation and acceleration based on formative assessments so that individual students are appropriately challenged according to their zones of proximal development
Ensure that classroom time is well-utilized through sound classroom management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students
Develop, implement, and/or manage individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students meeting established academic and non-academic goals
Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen their own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
Serve as the advisor to a group of students to support their academic and non-academic growth and development
Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
Build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and in following through on commitments

As professionals, all Unity teachers may participate in the school’s innovative teacher-career ladder, which provides a formal and transparent pathway for teachers to:

develop their craft and improve as educators through multiple forms of support and training
assume titles with commensurate responsibilities while remaining classroom practitioners
be generously compensated and formally recognized for their positive contributions to the school

Core Qualifications: An ideal candidate for this position is equipped with:

At least two years of formal teaching experience in New York
A proven track record in accelerating student growth and mastery
A demonstrated capacity to plan rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curricula that align to Common Core standards
A balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents
Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills with a focus on building strong relationships with students and families
An openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
A strong work ethic that features organization, multi-tasking, flexibility, an orientation toward solutions, and a pride in meeting deadlines
Expertise in working with diverse populations of students and families, and in differentiating instruction to fully support the needs of diverse learners
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings
Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility and, of course, a sense of humor
A Master’s Degree and certified as a teacher in New York

Computer Science Teacher (Middle and High School)

START DATE: August 2022

A Grades 6-12 College Preparatory Curriculum: a college-preparatory liberal arts and sciences program of study in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and history that fosters in students the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently so that they are fully prepared to succeed in their postsecondary studies
Excellent Teaching: an enthusiastic faculty of expert educators who are demonstrably successful in promoting student learning, couple high expectations with high support, go above and beyond the call of duty for students as scholars and as citizens, and serve as role models for students as life-long learners and as individuals who take the utmost pride in perfecting their craft
More Time for Learning: an extended day, week, and year for academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that deepen learning and engagement, accelerate academic growth, and expose students to new pursuits
Intensive and Differentiated Academic Support: customized settings and support provided by caring specialists for remediation and acceleration, including small class sizes, integrated co-teaching, literacy interventions, after-school and weekend tutoring, as well as advanced-level course offerings at our middle school and high school
Ample Enrichment Courses and Extra-Curricular Activities: enrichment courses in the performing arts, visual arts, computer science, and foreign languages, as well as elective clubs, athletic teams, internships, and other “beyond-the-classroom” activities that serve to reinforce what students learn in their core courses, accommodate individual student interests, and develop important professional and citizenship skills through real-world, meaningful application
A Positive and Supportive School Culture: a culture built on a framework of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in which compassionate adults explicitly guide students in the following:
- modeling the behaviors that contribute to a positive and productive learning environment
- developing socio-emotional skills needed to be successful, including how to manage emotions, reduce stress, make healthy decisions, and learn from one’s mistakes

Active Family and Community Involvement: ample opportunities for family engagement and community service that promotes open communication, meaningful collaboration, and active involvement and service within Unity’s community and beyond

95% of our first two graduating classes earned their high school diploma in four years.
100% of our graduates had formal college and career plans with a college matriculation rate of 76%. This compares favorably to a 58% college matriculation rate for students in NYC.
95% of our graduates complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school. This compares favorably with the 33% of NYC graduates who enroll in AP courses during their high school tenure.
Our students who comprise subgroups that are traditionally least effectively served by our education system, including students classified as economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and students with disabilities, have consistently outperformed their district and state peers on state exams and in our high school graduation rates.
Our 8th grade students have consistently outperformed their district peers in mathematics and ELA on state exams.
In holding true to our belief in providing a truly empowering education, a vast majority of our students experience the following over their seven years at Unity:
- After-school extra-curricular activities, including athletics and clubs;
- Formal community service initiatives;
- End-of-year Roundtable presentation – a 45-minute oral presentation given to families, Unity faculty, and community members, and;
- Intensive counseling in College & Career Readiness beginning in 9th grade.

Core Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of Unity’s teachers include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plan a rigorous and engaging curricula that caters to the unique physical talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students
Collaborate in the planning and implementation of a rigorous and engaging curricula that cater to the unique physical talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students
Execute specially designed lesson plans that are guided by clear objectives, focus on conceptual understanding, and that are assessed routinely for student mastery
Provide remediation and acceleration based on formative and summative assessments so that individual students are appropriately challenged according to their zones of proximal development
Collaborate with colleagues to create, implement, and refine schoolwide and classroom-based systems, routines, and procedures
Ensure that classroom time is utilized through sound management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students
Develop, implement, and/or manage individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students meeting established academic and non-academic goals
Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen their own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
Build strong relationships with students and families as an Advisor and through consistent communication and in following through on commitments

As professionals, all Unity teachers may participate in the school’s innovative teacher-career ladder, which provides a formal and transparent pathway for teachers to:

develop their craft and improve as educators through multiple forms of support and training
assume titles with commensurate responsibilities while remaining classroom practitioners
be generously compensated and formally recognized for their positive contributions to the school

Core Qualifications: An ideal candidate for this position is equipped with:

At least two years of formal teaching experience in New York
A proven track record in accelerating student growth and mastery
A demonstrated capacity to plan rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curricula that align to Common Core standards
A balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents
Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills with a focus on building strong relationships with students and families
An openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
A strong work ethic that features organization, multi-tasking, flexibility, an orientation toward solutions, and a pride in meeting deadlines
Expertise in working with diverse populations of students and families, and in differentiating instruction to fully support the needs of diverse learners
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings
Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility and, of course, a sense of humor
A Master’s Degree and certified as a teacher in New York

English as a New Language (ENL) Specialist

START DATE: August 2022

A Grades 6-12 College Preparatory Curriculum: a college-preparatory liberal arts and sciences program of study in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and history that fosters in students the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently so that they are fully prepared to succeed in their postsecondary studies
Excellent Teaching: an enthusiastic faculty of expert educators who are demonstrably successful in promoting student learning, couple high expectations with high support, go above and beyond the call of duty for students as scholars and as citizens, and serve as role models for students as life-long learners and as individuals who take the utmost pride in perfecting their craft
More Time for Learning: an extended day, week, and year for academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that deepen learning and engagement, accelerate academic growth, and expose students to new pursuits
Intensive and Differentiated Academic Support: customized settings and support provided by caring specialists for remediation and acceleration, including small class sizes, integrated co-teaching, literacy interventions, after-school and weekend tutoring, as well as advanced-level course offerings at our middle school and high school
Ample Enrichment Courses and Extra-Curricular Activities: enrichment courses in the performing arts, visual arts, computer science, and foreign languages, as well as elective clubs, athletic teams, internships, and other “beyond-the-classroom” activities that serve to reinforce what students learn in their core courses, accommodate individual student interests, and develop important professional and citizenship skills through real-world, meaningful application
A Positive and Supportive School Culture: a culture built on a framework of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in which compassionate adults explicitly guide students in the following:
- modeling the behaviors that contribute to a positive and productive learning environment
- developing socio-emotional skills needed to be successful, including how to manage emotions, reduce stress, make healthy decisions, and learn from one’s mistakes

Active Family and Community Involvement: ample opportunities for family engagement and community service that promotes open communication, meaningful collaboration, and active involvement and service within Unity’s community and beyond

95% of our first two graduating classes earned their high school diploma in four years.
100% of our graduates had formal college and career plans with a college matriculation rate of 76%. This compares favorably to a 58% college matriculation rate for students in NYC.
95% of our graduates complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school. This compares favorably with the 33% of NYC graduates who enroll in AP courses during their high school tenure.
Our students who comprise subgroups that are traditionally least effectively served by our education system, including students classified as economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and students with disabilities, have consistently outperformed their district and state peers on state exams and in our high school graduation rates.
Our 8th grade students have consistently outperformed their district peers in mathematics and ELA on state exams.
In holding true to our belief in providing a truly empowering education, a vast majority of our students experience the following over their seven years at Unity:
- After-school extra-curricular activities, including athletics and clubs;
- Formal community service initiatives;
- End-of-year Roundtable presentation – a 45-minute oral presentation given to families, Unity faculty, and community members, and;
- Intensive counseling in College & Career Readiness beginning in 9th grade.

Core Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of Unity’s ENL Specialists include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collaboratively plan a rigorous differentiated and engaging curriculum that caters to the unique talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of ELL/MLL students.
Implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in a small group setting with a focus on teaching English language skills.
Utilize data from most recent NYSESLAT and formative assessments to adjust instruction on a regular basis.

Math Teacher (Middle and High School)

START DATE: August 2022

A Grades 6-12 College Preparatory Curriculum: a college-preparatory liberal arts and sciences program of study in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and history that fosters in students the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently so that they are fully prepared to succeed in their postsecondary studies
Excellent Teaching: an enthusiastic faculty of expert educators who are demonstrably successful in promoting student learning, couple high expectations with high support, go above and beyond the call of duty for students as scholars and as citizens, and serve as role models for students as life-long learners and as individuals who take the utmost pride in perfecting their craft
More Time for Learning: an extended day, week, and year for academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that deepen learning and engagement, accelerate academic growth, and expose students to new pursuits
Intensive and Differentiated Academic Support: customized settings and support provided by caring specialists for remediation and acceleration, including small class sizes, integrated co-teaching, literacy interventions, after-school and weekend tutoring, as well as advanced-level course offerings at our middle school and high school
Ample Enrichment Courses and Extra-Curricular Activities: enrichment courses in the performing arts, visual arts, computer science, and foreign languages, as well as elective clubs, athletic teams, internships, and other “beyond-the-classroom” activities that serve to reinforce what students learn in their core courses, accommodate individual student interests, and develop important professional and citizenship skills through real-world, meaningful application
A Positive and Supportive School Culture: a culture built on a framework of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in which compassionate adults explicitly guide students in the following:
- modeling the behaviors that contribute to a positive and productive learning environment
- developing socio-emotional skills needed to be successful, including how to manage emotions, reduce stress, make healthy decisions, and learn from one’s mistakes

Active Family and Community Involvement: ample opportunities for family engagement and community service that promotes open communication, meaningful collaboration, and active involvement and service within Unity’s community and beyond

95% of our first two graduating classes earned their high school diploma in four years.
100% of our graduates had formal college and career plans with a college matriculation rate of 76%. This compares favorably to a 58% college matriculation rate for students in NYC.
95% of our graduates complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school. This compares favorably with the 33% of NYC graduates who enroll in AP courses during their high school tenure.
Our students who comprise subgroups that are traditionally least effectively served by our education system, including students classified as economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and students with disabilities, have consistently outperformed their district and state peers on state exams and in our high school graduation rates.
Our 8th grade students have consistently outperformed their district peers in mathematics and ELA on state exams.
In holding true to our belief in providing a truly empowering education, a vast majority of our students experience the following over their seven years at Unity:
- After-school extra-curricular activities, including athletics and clubs;
- Formal community service initiatives;
- End-of-year Roundtable presentation – a 45-minute oral presentation given to families, Unity faculty, and community members, and;
- Intensive counseling in College & Career Readiness beginning in 9th grade.

Core Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of Unity’s teachers include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plan a rigorous and engaging curricula that caters to the unique physical talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students
Collaborate in the planning and implementation of a rigorous and engaging curricula that cater to the unique physical talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students
Execute specially designed lesson plans that are guided by clear objectives, focus on conceptual understanding, and that are assessed routinely for student mastery
Provide remediation and acceleration based on formative and summative assessments so that individual students are appropriately challenged according to their zones of proximal development
Collaborate with colleagues to create, implement, and refine schoolwide and classroom-based systems, routines, and procedures
Ensure that classroom time is utilized through sound management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students
Develop, implement, and/or manage individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students meeting established academic and non-academic goals
Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen their own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
Build strong relationships with students and families as an Advisor and through consistent communication and in following through on commitments

As professionals, all Unity teachers may participate in the school’s innovative teacher-career ladder, which provides a formal and transparent pathway for teachers to:

develop their craft and improve as educators through multiple forms of support and training
assume titles with commensurate responsibilities while remaining classroom practitioners
be generously compensated and formally recognized for their positive contributions to the school

Core Qualifications: An ideal candidate for this position is equipped with:

At least two years of formal teaching experience in New York
A proven track record in accelerating student growth and mastery
A demonstrated capacity to plan rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curricula that align to Common Core standards
A balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents
Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills with a focus on building strong relationships with students and families
An openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
A strong work ethic that features organization, multi-tasking, flexibility, an orientation toward solutions, and a pride in meeting deadlines
Expertise in working with diverse populations of students and families, and in differentiating instruction to fully support the needs of diverse learners
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings
Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility and, of course, a sense of humor
A Master’s Degree and certified as a teacher in New York

Associate Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher

START DATE: July 2022

A Grades 6-12 College Preparatory Curriculum: a college-preparatory liberal arts and sciences program of study in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and history that fosters in students the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently so that they are fully prepared to succeed in their postsecondary studies
Excellent Teaching: an enthusiastic faculty of expert educators who are demonstrably successful in promoting student learning, couple high expectations with high support, go above and beyond the call of duty for students as scholars and as citizens, and serve as role models for students as life-long learners and as individuals who take the utmost pride in perfecting their craft
More Time for Learning: an extended day, week, and year for academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that deepen learning and engagement, accelerate academic growth, and expose students to new pursuits
Intensive and Differentiated Academic Support: customized settings and support provided by caring specialists for remediation and acceleration, including small class sizes, integrated co-teaching, literacy interventions, after-school and weekend tutoring, as well as advanced-level course offerings at our middle school and high school
Ample Enrichment Courses and Extra-Curricular Activities: enrichment courses in the performing arts, visual arts, computer science, and foreign languages, as well as elective clubs, athletic teams, internships, and other “beyond-the-classroom” activities that serve to reinforce what students learn in their core courses, accommodate individual student interests, and develop important professional and citizenship skills through real-world, meaningful application
A Positive and Supportive School Culture: a culture built on a framework of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in which compassionate adults explicitly guide students in the following:
- modeling the behaviors that contribute to a positive and productive learning environment
- developing socio-emotional skills needed to be successful, including how to manage emotions, reduce stress, make healthy decisions, and learn from one’s mistakes

Active Family and Community Involvement: ample opportunities for family engagement and community service that promotes open communication, meaningful collaboration, and active involvement and service within Unity’s community and beyond

95% of our first two graduating classes earned their high school diploma in four years.
100% of our graduates had formal college and career plans with a college matriculation rate of 76%. This compares favorably to a 58% college matriculation rate for students in NYC.
95% of our graduates complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school. This compares favorably with the 33% of NYC graduates who enroll in AP courses during their high school tenure.
Our students who comprise subgroups that are traditionally least effectively served by our education system, including students classified as economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and students with disabilities, have consistently outperformed their district and state peers on state exams and in our high school graduation rates.
Our 8th grade students have consistently outperformed their district peers in mathematics and ELA on state exams.
In holding true to our belief in providing a truly empowering education, a vast majority of our students experience the following over their seven years at Unity:
- After-school extra-curricular activities, including athletics and clubs;
- Formal community service initiatives;
- End-of-year Roundtable presentation – a 45-minute oral presentation given to families, Unity faculty, and community members, and;
- Intensive counseling in College & Career Readiness beginning in 9th grade.

Core Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of Unity’s Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher include but are not limited to the following:

Ensures that all scholar athletes and coaches represent Unity with greatest degree of grace, sportsmanship, and pride
Oversees all aspects of the high school athletic program, including hiring of staff and coaches, student participation and eligibility, scheduling of games and practices, ordering and maintenance of equipment for teams and facilities, and promotion of events and matches among the community
Interviews, hires, trains, supervises and manages all coaches with the goal of developing the strongest and most dedicated coaching staff possible
Manages high school athletic budget and initiates fundraising campaigns for teams as necessary
Leads in creating comprehensive athletic schedule, including matches, contests, and practices
Oversees and/or ensures that all home contests are carried out in a timely, well-facilitated, and safe manner; proactively takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all athletic teams during away contests
Supervises and manages coaching staff on scheduling game days and practices throughout the sports season, ensuring no scheduling conflict occurs between different teams for use of shared.
Stays abreast and adheres to all school, league, and conference guidelines and policies, including but not limited to the National Collegiate Athletic Association
As Associate Athletic Director, reports directly to Unity’s High School Co-Principal of Culture and Operations and Director of Performing Arts and Athletics
Plans rigorous and engaging physical education curricula that caters to the unique physical talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students alongside colleagues
Implements specially designed lessons that are guided by clear objectives that focus on conceptual understanding and that are assessed routinely for student mastery
Provides additional remediation and acceleration based on formative assessments so that individual students are appropriately challenged according to their zones of proximal development
Collaborates with the founding team to create, implement, and refine schoolwide and classroom-based systems, routines, and procedures
Ensures that classroom time is utilized through sound management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students
Develops, implements, and/or manages individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students meeting established academic and non-academic goals
Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contributes to the learning of colleagues
Serves as a coach during each of the school’s three athletic seasons
Serves as an advisor to students to support their academic and non-academic growth and development
Contributes to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
Builds strong relationships with families through consistent communication and in following through on commitments

As professionals, all Unity teachers may participate in the school’s innovative teacher-career ladder, which provides a formal and transparent pathway for teachers to:

develop their craft and improve as educators through multiple forms of support and training
assume titles with commensurate responsibilities while remaining classroom practitioners
be generously compensated and formally recognized for their positive contributions to the school. For more information on our unique professional ladder and a teaching career at Unity, visit: http://www.unityprep.org/careers/why-teach-at-unity/

Core Qualifications: An ideal candidate for this position is equipped with:

At least two years of formal teaching experience, ideally in an athletic leadership role / athletic director position
A proven track record in accelerating student growth and mastery
A demonstrated capacity to plan rigorous and engaging curricula that align to Common Core standards using the Understanding by Design framework
A balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents
Strong interpersonal and classroom/program management skills
An openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
A strong work ethic that features organization, multi-tasking, flexibility, an orientation toward solutions, and a pride in meeting deadlines
Expertise in working with diverse populations of students and families, and in differentiating instruction to fully support the needs of diverse learners
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings
Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility (i.e., embraces the ambiguity and excitement associated with start-ups), of course, a sense of humor
A Master’s Degree and certified as a teacher in New York

Physical Education Teacher (High School)

START DATE: July 2022

A Grades 6-12 College Preparatory Curriculum: a college-preparatory liberal arts and sciences program of study in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and history that fosters in students the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently so that they are fully prepared to succeed in their postsecondary studies
Excellent Teaching: an enthusiastic faculty of expert educators who are demonstrably successful in promoting student learning, couple high expectations with high support, go above and beyond the call of duty for students as scholars and as citizens, and serve as role models for students as life-long learners and as individuals who take the utmost pride in perfecting their craft
More Time for Learning: an extended day, week, and year for academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that deepen learning and engagement, accelerate academic growth, and expose students to new pursuits
Intensive and Differentiated Academic Support: customized settings and support provided by caring specialists for remediation and acceleration, including small class sizes, integrated co-teaching, literacy interventions, after-school and weekend tutoring, as well as advanced-level course offerings at our middle school and high school
Ample Enrichment Courses and Extra-Curricular Activities: enrichment courses in the performing arts, visual arts, computer science, and foreign languages, as well as elective clubs, athletic teams, internships, and other “beyond-the-classroom” activities that serve to reinforce what students learn in their core courses, accommodate individual student interests, and develop important professional and citizenship skills through real-world, meaningful application
A Positive and Supportive School Culture: a culture built on a framework of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in which compassionate adults explicitly guide students in the following:
- modeling the behaviors that contribute to a positive and productive learning environment
- developing socio-emotional skills needed to be successful, including how to manage emotions, reduce stress, make healthy decisions, and learn from one’s mistakes

Active Family and Community Involvement: ample opportunities for family engagement and community service that promotes open communication, meaningful collaboration, and active involvement and service within Unity’s community and beyond

95% of our first two graduating classes earned their high school diploma in four years.
100% of our graduates had formal college and career plans with a college matriculation rate of 76%. This compares favorably to a 58% college matriculation rate for students in NYC.
95% of our graduates complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school. This compares favorably with the 33% of NYC graduates who enroll in AP courses during their high school tenure.
Our students who comprise subgroups that are traditionally least effectively served by our education system, including students classified as economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and students with disabilities, have consistently outperformed their district and state peers on state exams and in our high school graduation rates.
Our 8th grade students have consistently outperformed their district peers in mathematics and ELA on state exams.
In holding true to our belief in providing a truly empowering education, a vast majority of our students experience the following over their seven years at Unity:
- After-school extra-curricular activities, including athletics and clubs;
- Formal community service initiatives;
- End-of-year Roundtable presentation – a 45-minute oral presentation given to families, Unity faculty, and community members, and;
- Intensive counseling in College & Career Readiness beginning in 9th grade.

Core Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of Unity’s Physical Education Teacher include but are not limited to the following:

Plans rigorous and engaging physical education curricula that caters to the unique physical talents, needs, and multiple intelligences of students alongside colleagues
Implements specially designed lessons that are guided by clear objectives that focus on conceptual understanding and that are assessed routinely for student mastery
Provides additional remediation and acceleration based on formative assessments so that individual students are appropriately challenged according to their zones of proximal development
Collaborates with the founding team to create, implement, and refine schoolwide and classroom-based systems, routines, and procedures
Ensures that classroom time is utilized through sound management practices and by developing strong and trusting relationships with students
Develops, implements, and/or manages individualized behavioral intervention plans to support students meeting established academic and non-academic goals
Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contributes to the learning of colleagues
Serves as a coach during each of the school’s three athletic seasons
Serves as an advisor to students to support their academic and non-academic growth and development
Contributes to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties and responsibilities and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
Builds strong relationships with families through consistent communication and in following through on commitments

As professionals, all Unity teachers may participate in the school’s innovative teacher-career ladder, which provides a formal and transparent pathway for teachers to:

develop their craft and improve as educators through multiple forms of support and training
assume titles with commensurate responsibilities while remaining classroom practitioners
be generously compensated and formally recognized for their positive contributions to the school. For more information on our unique professional ladder and a teaching career at Unity, visit: http://www.unityprep.org/careers/why-teach-at-unity/

Core Qualifications: An ideal candidate for this position is equipped with:

At least two years of formal teaching experience
A proven track record in accelerating student growth and mastery
A demonstrated capacity to plan rigorous and engaging curricula that align to Common Core standards using the Understanding by Design framework
A balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents
Strong interpersonal and classroom/program management skills
An openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
A strong work ethic that features organization, multi-tasking, flexibility, an orientation toward solutions, and a pride in meeting deadlines
Expertise in working with diverse populations of students and families, and in differentiating instruction to fully support the needs of diverse learners
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings
Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility (i.e., embraces the ambiguity and excitement associated with start-ups), of course, a sense of humor
A Master’s Degree and certified as a teacher in New York

Part-Time Data Analyst (60% remote / 40% on-site)

START DATE: Spring 2022

A Grades 6-12 College Preparatory Curriculum: a college-preparatory liberal arts and sciences program of study in mathematics, English language arts (ELA), science, and history that fosters in students the desire and capacity to learn independently, think critically, and communicate proficiently so that they are fully prepared to succeed in their postsecondary studies
Excellent Teaching: an enthusiastic faculty of expert educators who are demonstrably successful in promoting student learning, couple high expectations with high support, go above and beyond the call of duty for students as scholars and as citizens, and serve as role models for students as life-long learners and as individuals who take the utmost pride in perfecting their craft
More Time for Learning: an extended day, week, and year for academic enrichment and extracurricular activities that deepen learning and engagement, accelerate academic growth, and expose students to new pursuits
Intensive and Differentiated Academic Support: customized settings and support provided by caring specialists for remediation and acceleration, including small class sizes, integrated co-teaching, literacy interventions, after-school and weekend tutoring, as well as advanced-level course offerings at our middle school and high school
Ample Enrichment Courses and Extra-Curricular Activities: enrichment courses in the performing arts, visual arts, computer science, and foreign languages, as well as elective clubs, athletic teams, internships, and other “beyond-the-classroom” activities that serve to reinforce what students learn in their core courses, accommodate individual student interests, and develop important professional and citizenship skills through real-world, meaningful application
A Positive and Supportive School Culture: a culture built on a framework of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in which compassionate adults explicitly guide students in the following:
- modeling the behaviors that contribute to a positive and productive learning environment
- developing socio-emotional skills needed to be successful, including how to manage emotions, reduce stress, make healthy decisions, and learn from one’s mistakes

Active Family and Community Involvement: ample opportunities for family engagement and community service that promotes open communication, meaningful collaboration, and active involvement and service within Unity’s community and beyond

95% of our first two graduating classes earned their high school diploma in four years.
100% of our graduates had formal college and career plans with a college matriculation rate of 76%. This compares favorably to a 58% college matriculation rate for students in NYC.
95% of our graduates complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course in high school. This compares favorably with the 33% of NYC graduates who enroll in AP courses during their high school tenure.
Our students who comprise subgroups that are traditionally least effectively served by our education system, including students classified as economically disadvantaged, Black, Latino, and students with disabilities, have consistently outperformed their district and state peers on state exams and in our high school graduation rates.
Our 8th grade students have consistently outperformed their district peers in mathematics and ELA on state exams.
In holding true to our belief in providing a truly empowering education, a vast majority of our students experience the following over their seven years at Unity:
- After-school extra-curricular activities, including athletics and clubs;
- Formal community service initiatives;
- End-of-year Roundtable presentation – a 45-minute oral presentation given to families, Unity faculty, and community members, and;
- Intensive counseling in College & Career Readiness beginning in 9th grade.

Core Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of Unity’s Data Analyst includes, but are not limited to, the following:

Manages school-level data and data systems, including Illuminate and Star; serves as a point-person for these platforms and trouble-shoots systems when necessary
Analyzes school-level data, including state examinations, Regents, Star data, interim assessment data generated through Illuminate
Builds and supports maintenance of select dashboards, trackers, and databases, including MS and HS grading and attendance, instructional coaching, credit accrual toward graduation, and postsecondary status
Analyzes select assessments to ensure alignment to earlier assessments and predictiveness towards EOY assessments
Develops, manages, and/or analyzes the responses of select surveys, including Panorama
Trains leaders and teachers in use of schoolwide data systems, including Illuminate and Star, and around validity and reliability of analysis
Presents data analyses to stakeholders, including Unity’s Board of Trustees, school leaders, faculty, staff, and families
Supports the Director of Administration with select state reports
Manages data intern(s)

Core Qualifications: An ideal candidate for this position is equipped with:

At least two years of formal teaching experience in New York
A proven track record in accelerating student growth and mastery
A demonstrated capacity to plan rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curricula that align to Common Core standards
A balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents
Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills with a focus on building strong relationships with students and families
An openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
A strong work ethic that features organization, multi-tasking, flexibility, an orientation toward solutions, and a pride in meeting deadlines
Expertise in working with diverse populations of students and families, and in differentiating instruction to fully support the needs of diverse learners
Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings
Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility and, of course, a sense of humor
A Master’s Degree and certified as a teacher in New York