About the Role
As a science 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. The Science program ignites a passion in scholars for scientific thinking and curiosity, empowering them to engage creatively, critically, and meaningfully with the world.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a classroom of 20+ students.
- Sharpen communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and peers.
- Write letters of recommendation at the middle school and high school level.
- Become a highly skilled problem solver.
- Assess and analyze data to chart student growth and tailor teaching methods.
- Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders.
- Grow as a leader and potentially lead an entire grade team.
- Transition to network office roles or school leadership tracks.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work.
- A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e., biology, chemistry, physics, engineering).
- Ability to work in person in New York City.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Data analysis
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Planning and organizational skills
- Grit and determination
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry-level to mid-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000—$75,000 USD
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP
- $50 cellphone stipend every month
- Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
- Free and confidential counseling through 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 and ongoing coaching
- Leadership pathways
- Salary growth with yearly % increases
- Performance-based incentives
- Employee recognition program
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match
- Quarterly employer contributions to HSA (up to $2,400/year)
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Group life insurance coverage
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Eligibility for Teacher Loan Forgiveness
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 give every student a fair shot at reaching their potential.
Equal Opportunity
- Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
- 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.
