Amber Charter Schools

Position Summary The Director of Operations, supervised by the Principal, plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our school. As the operational leader, it requires a strategic and detail-oriented professional who will oversee various operational aspects, ranging from facilities management to administrative processes. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse teams, including administration, faculty, and support staff, to create an optimal environment for learning and growth. Essential Responsibilities Lead effective and efficient operational systems that are communicated and practiced consistently to best support teaching and learning. Creates all essential protocols and logistics for daily operations, including arrival, transitions, and dismissal routines, as well as school events and activities such as after-school and special programs, field trips, and assemblies. Supervise, assist, and cultivate the growth of all...

Position Summary The Amber Charter School Elementary Classroom Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Classroom Teacher is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school. Essential Responsibilities Curriculum Implementation: Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the school's curriculum and educational standards. Foster a love for learning through creative and interactive teaching methods. Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning. Implement effective behavior management strategies to ensure a respectful and focused learning environment. Student Assessment: Assess students' progress through regular evaluations and...

Position Summary School Safety creates a secure and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors by closely monitoring school grounds, enforcing safety protocols, and responding swiftly to emergencies. As the primary point of contact for parents, visitors, community members, and other external parties, School Safety represents the school with warmth, professionalism, and courtesy, ensuring every interaction leaves a positive impression. Additionally, School Safety serves as a central administrative resource, fulfilling a variety of essential tasks to support the school’s smooth operation.   Essential Responsibilities Be the gatekeeper to our school building: Assist visitors with directions and secure proper identification. Detect and report unauthorized or suspicious persons, vehicles, and activities. Work with the Principal and the Director of Operations to notify police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially...

Position Summary The Interventionist Teacher plans and delivers rigorous and engaging instruction, comprehensively assess student learning, and creates safe and responsive learning environments for students.  All Amber Charter Schools offer support for students with disabilities, English language learners, and students who are formally or informally identified as at-risk. Note: Role will be up to 5 months, based out of  our Kingsbridge Middle School located at our Inwood campus (532 W 215th St, New York, NY 10034) Essential Responsibilities Instructional Planning & Delivery Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students identified as at-risk and in need of math intervention. Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum, aligned to content and grade level specific scope and sequence guiding documents. Implement mandated services and supports, appropriate for current and targeted levels of proficiency. Modify, differentiate...

Position Summary The primary responsibility of a tutor is to support students to become more independent learners, persist in school and reach their goals. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of programs based on their personal area of expertise. This is a part-time role for 20 hours per week. Typical schedule is M-F 10AM-2PM.   Salary Range: $18 - $20 hourly Essential Responsibilities Provide academic assistance to assigned students, either in a group or individually. Establish liaison with the teacher and work under the teacher's direction, if necessary to assist the student. Be responsible for maintaining records on each student who is being tutored, including follow-up and periodic assessment. Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying. Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work....