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About the Role

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with an outstanding education. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive, nurturing them as critical thinkers and problem-solvers. We are committed to disrupting systems that perpetuate white supremacy and building a diverse, inclusive team.

Responsibilities

Deliver lessons using a range of culturally-responsive pedagogical strategies to support all students in reaching high-levels of academic and social-emotional growth and achievement.
Intellectually prepare and internalize our shared curriculum and create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans.
Administer and grade assessments and then analyze and act on data.
Keep accurate and organized records of student information.
Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including, but not limited to, morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, and other related practices.
Foster an environment built on restorative practices by ensuring that students are building relationships with one another and repairing harm to the community.
Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels.
Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as on-going parent communication.
Ensure the safety of students at all times.
Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities.
Attend field trips throughout the year which may include overnight trips for specific grades.
Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture.

Requirements

Experience teaching grades 3-8.
Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years preferred.
Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced.
Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues.
Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes.
Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students and using classroom management strategies to promote safety and inclusion of all students.
Classroom presence: clear and precise when sharing new content with students and able to effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
ELA content and pedagogical knowledge.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Must be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day, take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day, and move quickly in an emergency.

Skills

Collaboration
Student engagement
Critical thinking
Relationship-building
Reflective practice
Identity work
Culturally responsive pedagogy
Classroom management
Communication skills
ELA content knowledge
Pedagogical knowledge
Organization

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Work Type

In-Person Work Required
Exempt position
45-hour work week

Experience Level

0 – 10 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s Degree in Education, preferred
New York State Teaching Certification, preferred

Salary/Compensations

Teachers with a bachelor's degree and between 0 – 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $62,710 - $84,000 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Teachers with a master's degree and between 0 – 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $67,486 - $93,636 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families.
Dental and vision plans.
Employer paid disability and life insurance.
Parental leave benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
Professional development.
Continuing education scholarships.
Referral bonuses.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Childcare assistance.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Flexible and reflective leadership.
Driven and passionate colleagues.
Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning.
Flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during non-student hours 1-3 days a week when possible.
Weekly professional development.
Year-round retreats and trainings.
Ongoing coaching by professionals.
Scholarship funds towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition.

About the Company

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve.
Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive.
Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers.
As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy.
We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.
We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults.
We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results.
We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.
Explore Schools offers our staff a competitive salary and generous benefits package.
Our salary scale for this role has been established using an equity lens and is based on relevant years of experience, education, and NYS certification.
We believe teachers get better and are able to deepen their impact over time. Our scale for this role is designed to honor this, and we do not cap years of experience for an incoming teacher.
Increases are offered each year based on your tenure.
Explore Schools is a network of 6 charter schools located in Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, NY.
Our schools are currently operating fully in person.

Equal Opportunity

Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work.
We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status.
If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against, they should let Tiffany Williams know immediately.