Avenues: The World School Is Hiring An Avenues Teaching Intern

Join a vibrant educational community dedicated to fostering global citizens through immersive language learning and innovative teaching. 🌍

Job Summary

Avenues: The World School is a premier institution located in New York City, providing a truly global education. With plans to expand to some of the world's leading cities in the coming years, the school emphasizes dual language immersion and interdisciplinary projects. A culture rooted in creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology creates a dynamic learning environment. Diverse and talented colleagues contribute to a unique educational experience for every student.

Deep Collaboration, Constant Evolution 🤝

At Avenues, collaboration isn't just a buzzword—it's integral to our daily work. Teams of English and Spanish or Chinese teachers share two classes of students, working together to support their social, emotional, and academic growth. Teacher teams collaboratively plan curriculum daily and share responsibilities, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.

Language Immersion 🌏

Our students graduate fluent in a second language and comfortable navigating international borders. In the younger grades, students alternate days between English and Spanish or Chinese classrooms, promoting immersive language acquisition from an early age.

Responsibilities

The Avenues Teaching Intern program (A.T.I.) is a one-year on-site teacher preparation initiative designed for early-career educators seeking hands-on experience in a Lower Division language immersion setting. Interns will:

• Be assigned dedicated teacher mentors across grades 1–2 and 3–5, gaining comprehensive classroom experience.
• Collaborate closely with grade-level colleagues on curriculum planning, classroom management, and student engagement.
• Participate in weekly intern meetings to explore key issues in elementary education, share experiences, and reflect on practice.
• Develop a professional portfolio and receive a certificate of completion to support future career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate daily with colleagues to design learning outcomes, monitor student growth, and tailor instruction to individual needs.
• Create innovative curricula that challenge learners and cultivate problem-solving skills and social responsibility.
• Build strong connections with students and colleagues, fostering a welcoming, safe, and respectful classroom environment.
• Establish a vibrant learning atmosphere where students feel valued, eager to learn, and part of a joyful community.
• Engage actively in ongoing professional development opportunities.

What You Bring

• A strong desire to learn elementary teaching practices within an immersion environment.
• Full professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
• A deep dedication to continuous learning and teaching craft development.
• Exceptional collaboration skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues.
• Openness to change, new perspectives, and innovative approaches.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).