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About the Role

As a teacher in New York City’s top-performing network of K-12 charter schools, you will join a team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers and leaders, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas, and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on. A background in education is not required. At Success Academy, we provide you with extensive training and a proven curriculum so you can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson plans. We are looking for great minds with the drive to develop exceptional leadership skills, the collaborative spirit to elevate our learning community, and the passion to put their knowledge to work for profound social impact on behalf of children.

Responsibilities

Supervise a classroom of 20+ students.
Sharpen communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and peers and mentors.
Become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.
Learn to assess and analyze data to chart students’ growth and achievement, and tailor teaching methods accordingly.
Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders for targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching.
Grow as a leader and potentially as a leader of the entire grade team.
Enter our school leadership track as an assistant principal.
Transition to our network office.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work.
A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e, biology, history, chemistry, economics, physics, English, mathematics, engineering).
Ability to work in person in New York City.

Skills

Drive for Excellence
Confidence and Presence
Passion for Content
Planning and Organizational Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Learner
Grit and Determination

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$65,000—$75,000 USD

Benefits

Extensive training and a proven curriculum
Unparalleled opportunities for professional skills and advancement
Leadership opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day
$50 cellphone stipend every month
Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace
Backup care for children and adults
Fitness and travel discounts
Paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks, and holidays
Generous paid parental leave
Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways
Salary growth with significant yearly % increases
Opportunities to increase earning potential through performance-based incentives
Employee recognition program
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
Quarterly employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) - up to $2,400/year
Income protection through employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and group life insurance coverage
Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans
All roles qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years
Most schools are eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness after 5 years of teaching

About the Company

Success Academy is a fast-growing, high-performing network of public charter schools in New York, expanding to Florida.
We are committed to providing children with access to a rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.
Our mission is to ensure every student has a fair shot at reaching their potential.
We provide extensive training and a proven curriculum, so teachers can focus on students.
We invest boldly in our teachers through exceptional pay growth, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career pathways.

Equal Opportunity

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.