25-26 Hiring: Leave Replacement ELA Teacher at Chappaqua Central School District

The Chappaqua Central School District is a community of six schools serving approximately 3500 students in Westchester County.  We are seeking excellent educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, supportive relationships with students. We are committed to hiring an inclusive teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming schools. 

Chappaqua CSD is looking for a thoughtful and knowledgeable educator to serve in the leave replacement position of ELA Teacher at Seven Bridges Middle School beginning immediately. 

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Develops and actualizes a learning environment consistent with school district vision, goals and objectives.

• Knowledge of NYS ELA Standards and uses them for unit and lesson plan development.

• Strong, broad knowledge of fiction and non-fiction literature, both classic and contemporary.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

• Thoughtfully centers equity in the daily learning experiences to support the students' awareness of identity and inclusivity. 

• Develops clear, engaging, and relevant lesson plans that appropriately challenge students and demonstrate current educational pedagogy. 

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth; actively seeks professional learning opportunities.

• Demonstrates an understanding of how to implement project-based learning, teach to various learning styles, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with department members.

• Exhibits an inclusive philosophy where all students are capable of succeeding regardless of differences and challenges. 

• Exudes a joy of learning and an ability to work with students of all skill and ability levels.

• Experience with social and emotional learning and building a positive classroom culture that focuses on the development of the whole child  (knowledge of RULER is a plus).

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs.

• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Committed to student-centered and student-driven learning experiences with opportunities for student voice and choice. 

Certifications/Experience:

• New York State Certification ELA 7-12