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About the Role
As a Lead Teacher at Destine Prep, you will be an instructional leader and culture builder, designing engaging, standards-aligned lessons and nurturing a classroom environment where every student feels seen, valued, and capable of excellence. You will collaborate with your Associate Teacher, serve as a mentor, and grow through coaching and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging lessons aligned to NYS standards.
- Maintain a joyful, focused classroom culture that balances high expectations with high support.
- Use student data to drive instruction and personalize learning.
- Partner with your Associate Teacher, coach, and leadership team to refine your craft and celebrate wins.
- Connect with families, celebrate student growth, and help lead school events.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and help shape the academic excellence of our school.
- Provide one-on-one or small-group intervention to ensure every student gets what they need to succeed.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree
- A NYS Teaching License (or willingness to pursue certification)
- 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in a charter or public school setting
- A belief that all students can achieve at high levels, no exceptions
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous growth
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Flexibility, resilience, and a team-first mindset
- A passion for creating a warm, structured, and inspiring classroom
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Data analysis for instruction
- Personalized learning
- Collaboration
- Mentorship
- Professional development
- Family engagement
- Communication
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Resilience
Location
- Schenectady, NY
Work Type
- 11-months, August-June
Experience Level
- 2+ years of teaching experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
- NYS Teaching License
Benefits
- Weekly coaching
- Collaborative planning
- Meaningful feedback
About the Company
- Destine Preparatory Charter School (Destine Prep) is a growing nondenominational school community in Schenectady, NY.
- Committed to providing an academically rigorous and joy-filled environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to dream big.
- Our extended school day and year allow us to create more moments that matter.
- We are redefining what’s possible for students in Schenectady.
- We are building a future where every child has the opportunity to succeed.