Brooklyn - Social Studies Teacher

Teaching at Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn:

Our mission at Hyde-Brooklyn is to develop the deeper character and unique potential of each student. Hyde maintains a student-centered culture that motivates character development and emphasizes curiosity, courage, concern, integrity and leadership. Our goal is to prepare children for college and beyond, and to live their lives according to standards of personal excellence. We believe in order to provide the best possible education for our young leaders, we as educators need to be in a continuous growth process. Teaching at Hyde-Brooklyn is a unique and rewarding experience because our teachers receive both professional development and participate in their own self-discovery process through the Hyde process of journaling, facilitated discussion, workshops and seminars.

Teachers at Hyde Schools:

• Believe the purpose of education is both academic achievement AND character development
• Provide whatever is necessary to ensure ALL students are successful and are developing strong

• character
• Use data and assessments to inform and drive instruction
• Involve families in their students’ education and in the Hyde process
• Value feedback and evaluation on teaching practices and set SMART goals
• Support and challenge colleagues and hold each other to his or her best
• Voice their thoughts, opinions and suggestions and embody an entrepreneurial spirit, taking on

• leadership in a multitude of ways
• Pursue their own self-discovery and growth

The ideal candidate will:

• Ensure high academic standards are set for and met by all students
• Execute a rigorous standards-based curriculum through collaboration
• Differentiate curriculum and instruction to meet individualized education plans of students
• Use student performance data derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to

• drive instructional decision-making and IEP development
• Design and implement high quality individualized education plans that effectively describe student

strengths and needs with clear learning goals and performance criteria

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A Master’s degree in Education or relevant content area (preferred)
• New York State Certification
• Demonstrated success working in an urban school setting
• Strong data tracking and analysis skills
• An ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, families and students
• A belief that everyone is gifted with a unique potential
• A commitment to character development and family partnerships