POCN0302576-0000
2024-08-28T00:00:00
2024-04-08T00:00:00
Pocantico Hills Central School District, which encompasses parts of the towns of Mount Pleasant and Greenburgh, has rich traditions supported by the Rockefeller family and the close-knit and culturally diverse Pocantico Hills community since its inception in 1932. A uniquely wonderful place to live and learn, the grounds are adjacent to Rockefeller State Park Preserve with ready access to both the cultural resources of Westchester County and New York City. The tiny Pocantico Hills School serves approximately 340 students across eleven grade levels, from JPK through 8th Grade. Upon graduation, students can attend one of three outstanding partner high schools – Pleasantville, Briarcliff, and Sleepy Hollow (Tarrytown).Ideal Candidate Requirements:Has experience at the middle school level and displays a genuine joy of teaching and a commitment to professional growthShows a commitment to develop and innovate within and beyond the curricula in ways that are differentiated for all ability levels and emphasize multiple voices and perspectives, connections between the past and current events, and the belief that US history recognizes, embraces, and validates everyone’s history Demonstrates thorough understanding of the Next Generation Learning Standards and a commitment to preparing students to shine and excel at any partner high schoolValues the importance of frequent formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and measure progressEmbraces collaborative teaching and believes in the value of a professional learning communitySees teacher-student relationships and social-emotional growth as sharing space at the heart of learning and promotes a classroom environment that exudes these valuesDisplays passion for guiding and supporting students through their adolescence and working as a teacher team to promote a positive, strengths-based, and student-centered culture of careProficiency with technology integration of multiple platforms and digital formatsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills that promote a productive and proactive partnership between students, families, and staff10. Organizes and maintains detailed student records, updating weekly and sharing with students and families11. Actively participates in meetings and supports the District’s multi-tiered system of academic and behavioral supports for students 12. Must love teaching kids! Salary: Regionally competitive and commensurate with experienceRequired Certification: New York State Social Studies 7-12Beneficial Certifications: Special Education; Elementary ExtensionsQualified applicants should submit a letter of intent, current resume, three letters of recommendation and copies of appropriate New York State Professional Certificates to OLAS ONLY (www.olasjobs.org) to the attention of Adam Brown, Principal, Pocantico Hills Central School District, 599 Bedford Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. No telephone calls, please. Pocantico Hills Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pocantico Hills C.S.D.
Lower Hudson Valley
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