Future Leaders Institute (FLI) Charter School
Grade 5/6 Social Studies Teacher
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
General Information
Beginning as the brainchild of teachers, Future Leaders Institute is a K-8 charter school that empowers
our students to be tomorrow’s leaders. Students in Grades 1-8 attend school from 8:20 AM to 4:55 PM
Monday through Thursday and until 3:00 PM on Friday, as well as for three weeks during the summer.
FLI’s schedule allows all students to receive intensive reading, math, writing and science instruction each
day, as well as truly enriching activities in the performing and visual arts and athletics.
FLI is located in Harlem and has a deep commitment to the professional development of teachers. Several
FLI teachers have been filmed for professional development videos that have been sold nationwide, and
our classrooms have been used as lab sites for model teaching. Additionally, FLI works with professional
development organizations at the Teachers College Writing Project, Mathematics in the City at City
College, and has literacy, math and science staff developers for on-site training.
Some things that you ought to know in advance:
 FLI teachers put in long hours for planning, afterschool meetings and professional development.
 We see teaching as social action.
 We expect teachers to work closely with staff developers to hone their craft – this work may
involve extensive reflection and critical feedback.
 All teachers are expected to work three weeks in the summer (for additional compensation).
 We expect teachers to reach out to parents, especially with regards to discipline.
 Teachers may be responsible for lunch and recess duty.
Still it is a school:
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Founded by teachers, where teachers are valued.
Chosen by families (rather than one to which they have been assigned).
With a diverse, committed staff.
Which organizes resources for intensive and effective professional development.
With a proven track record of success, that is one of the highest performing schools in Harlem
That values the whole child.
That provides its students with high-quality enrichment opportunities including out of state field
trips, top of the line arts instruction.
 Where teachers get all the resources they need.
Job Responsibilities
 Teach two sections of 5th grade Social Studies and two sections of 6th grade World History (each
meeting five times per week)
 Work collaboratively on the development of subject-area curriculum maps
 Develop standards-aligned unit and lesson plans and assessments
 Prepare monthly individual student achievement reports for parents
 Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
 Serve as the advisor for a group of 10-15 middle school students
 Assist with lunch, recess, and/or hallway supervision (as needed)
 Participate effectively and collegially in “department” meetings, faculty meetings, and other
meetings
 Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities; and
 Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by Academic Leadership Team (including Principal,
Head of School and Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Salary and Benefits
 Commensurate with the UFT salary scale and slate of benefits
Qualifications
 Demonstrated expertise in social studies, as evidenced by personal skills and knowledge, an
undergraduate major or minor or graduate degree in the social sciences, or direct subject-area
teaching experience.
 If not covered by any of the exemptions provided under New York’s charter-school law, possess
any required state teaching certification and meet any other applicable credentialing requirements.
 Demonstrated communication skills.
 Flexibility and demonstrated ability to engage the interest of middle school students.
 Demonstrated ability to work with diverse children, including those with special needs.
 Demonstrated ability to work well with parents.
 Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
 Demonstrated ability to evaluate tests and measurements of achievement; and
 Demonstrated willingness to be held accountable for student results.
 Must have a B.A. and ideally have a Master’s Degree and preferably at least two years of prior
teaching experience, preferably in an urban setting.
 Certification in relevant field preferred.
Interested parties are invited to submit résumés and letters of interest to the attention of Ms.
Patricia Charlemagne at pcharlemagne@futureleadersinstitute.org.