High School Civics & Economics Teacher

About Our School

Welcome to Vertex, home of the lions!

We're building a first-of-its kind, IB-for-all academy in The Bronx that prepares students for the responsibilities of republican self-governance, guided by the four cardinal virtues of courage, justice, temperance and wisdom.

Our students have agency: every day they make choices about the people they want to be, the lives they want to lead, and the society they want to build. It is our sacred duty to give them the knowledge most worth having, to teach them how to think critically, to expose them to a rich diversity of viewpoints, and to provide the space for them to explore and create.

Vertex Partnership Academies provides the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for freshmen and sophomores and is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School authorized to offer both the Diploma and the Career-related Programmes in the junior and senior years.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute lessons that give students the knowledge most worth having and build transferable skills and conceptual understandings.
• Implement the school-wide behavior system with fidelity.
• Implement the Data Inquiry Cycle and embody the ACE Habits of Mind.
• Build caring relationships of respect and rapport with students and staff.
• Ensure all assessments support ongoing learning and provide timely, relevant, and appropriate feedback to students.
• Contribute positively to the collaborative culture of the academic team and Vertex staff.
• Enthusiastically participate and contribute thoughtfully in professional development.
• Participate in community-based projects and school field trips.
• Proactively communicate with families about student learning.
• Supervise students' individual Personal Projects, Extended Essays, and service requirements.
• Lead an advisory group of students in a specified grade level.

Qualifications

Required

• A deep, abiding belief in the infinite potential of our students
• An expansive sense of your own agency
• A hunger for feedback from all stakeholders and a commitment to continuous improvement
• A steadfast commitment to liberal democracy, individual rights, the rule of law, and civic engagement
• A deep knowledge of American government
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in history, political science, government, American studies, economics or another humanities or social science discipline

Nice to Have:

• A current license to teach in New York

This role is a full-time, in-person opportunity.

Physical Requirements

This role may require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, including assisting coworkers when needed. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, sitting, and looking at a computer screen for long periods at a time.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $67,000-$108,000, offer will be commensurate with the candidate's years of experience and credentials.

As an employee, you are eligible for a benefits package, inclusive of paid time off, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

EEO Statement

Vertex Partnership Academies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment; including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.