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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.

Responsibilities

Study and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.
Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to enhance learning.
Manage a classroom of 20+ scholars.
Assess student progress through assignments, tests, and observations.
Provide timely feedback and support to help students improve.
Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain a productive learning environment.
Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding academic progress and behavioral issues.
Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success.
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 to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve performance.
Have the opportunity to grow as a leader and ultimately a leader of the entire grade team.
Opportunities to enter the school leadership track as an assistant principal.
Opportunities to transition to the network office.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Passion for learning and commitment to student development.
Ability to work in person in New York City.
Drive for Excellence: Set ambitious goals and put in the hard work to achieve them.
Confidence and Presence: Enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others.
Passion for Content: Relish literature, science, history, and/or math and independently seek to deepen knowledge.
Planning and Organizational Skills: Experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities.
Emotional Intelligence: Strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Learner: Intellectually curious and motivated to master new skills; welcome feedback and coaching.
Grit and Determination: Not frustrated by setbacks; see them as an opportunity for growth.

Skills

Instructional strategies
Instructional technologies
Classroom management
Assessment and evaluation
Student progress tracking
Record keeping
Communication
Collaboration
Problem solving
Data analysis
Professional development
Leadership

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Entry Level
Mid Level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$65,000—$75,000 USD

Benefits

Exceptional pay growth
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Career pathways for leadership advancement
Medical coverage through Cigna
Dental coverage through Cigna
Vision coverage through VSP
$50 cellphone stipend per month
Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare
Pre-tax savings accounts for dependent care
Pre-tax savings accounts for commuter expenses
Free and confidential counseling through Employee Assistance Program
Free and confidential counseling through Talkspace
Backup care for children
Backup care for adults
Fitness discounts
Travel discounts
Paid time off during summer break
Paid time off during school vacation weeks
Paid time off during holidays
Generous paid parental leave
Intensive training
Ongoing coaching
Leadership pathways
Performance-based incentives
Employee recognition program
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
Quarterly employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Income protection through employer-paid short-term disability
Income protection through employer-paid long-term disability
Group life insurance coverage
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Voluntary legal plans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Teacher Loan Forgiveness eligibility

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 work tirelessly to give children access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education.

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.