OUR MISSION
The BRICK Education Network (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students’ academic success. Our innovative model aligns an individualized excellent education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It’s our vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential.
To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.bricknewark.org
BRICK currently has schools in two regions: Gateway Academy in Newark, New Jersey, and BRICK Buffalo Academy in Buffalo, New York.
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Gateway Academy Charter School was formed this past summer by merging Achieve Community Charter School (K-8) and People's Preparatory Charter School (9-12), two schools that having been serving students and families in Newark for 13 years. As a full K-12 continuum, we start our college-focused academic programming in kindergarten and yield better results for Newark students for generations to come. We are so much more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports that spans from cradle to career. We provide our families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support. Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance. Gateway Academy attracts a diverse staff devoted to nurturing our students’ intellect and identities in order to prepare them to graduate from college and to chart their own course.
To learn more about our Newark location, Gateway Academy, please visit https://www.gatewayacademy.org
Benefits
Joining the BRICK Education Network is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN’s unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.
Overview
Role: The BRICK Education Network (BEN) seeks to hire substitute teachers. The substitute teacher is responsible for providing classroom coverage and instruction for a teacher while they are absent from work. This will include ensuring students receive the required instruction according to the BEN curriculum and maintaining student records regarding grades and attendance.
The substitute is part-time and works 15-30 hours a week, depending on the school based needs.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Demonstrating a proficiency in working with black and brown students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
· Demonstrating cultural competence and knowledge of best practices to support students of various social-economic experiences when working with our students
· Creating and maintaining a positive, safe and collaborative classroom environment for students
· Continuously strengthening their classroom community by investing students and families in our iDream values (Innovation, Diligence, Respect, Empathy, A+ Self Control and Model Student), Core Values, Mission, and Vision
· Executing the network adopted unit and lesson plans to accelerate student learning and social emotional development
· Executes instructional practices as outlined with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and acceleration as needed for student learning and success
· Exemplifying the BRICK core values (Faithful Commitment, Relentlessness, Compassion, Savvy Ambition, Restless Improvement and Accountability)
Qualifications:
· An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;
· An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
· An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
· Proficiency in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel
· Prior experience working with children strongly preferred
· At least 30-college credits are required for Substitute licensure
· A valid Essex County Substitute license
· Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
Salary, Goals and Employment Period
· Part-time/Hourly Work: Range $25/hour to $35/hour
BRICK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.