Entry-Level to Experienced Teacher - Bronx

About the role

Hiring for School Year 2026-27! Are you passionate, driven, and looking for an intellectually charged environment where you can make an impact? 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, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas, and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on.

Key Responsibilities

• Lesson Planning and Instruction
• 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.
• Assessment and Evaluation
• 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.
• Classroom Management
• Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Communication and Collaboration
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding academic progress and behavioral issues.
• Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success.

Career Advancement and Skill Development

• Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your 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 your students’ growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly.
• Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance.
• Have the opportunity to grow as a leader and ultimately a leader of the entire grade team.
• Opportunities to enter our school leadership track as an assistant principal as well as to transition to our network office.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (a background in education is not required).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for learning and commitment to student development.
• Ability to work in person in New York City.

What We Look For

• Drive for Excellence: You set ambitious goals for yourself and have never been afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them;
• Confidence and Presence: You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;
• Passion for Content: You relish literature, science, history, and/or math and independently seek to deepen your knowledge of subjects that interest you;
• Planning and Organizational Skills: You have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and are able to plan around competing priorities;
• Emotional Intelligence: You have strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds;
• Learner: You are intellectually curious and are motivated to master new skills. You welcome feedback and coaching that will help you achieve your goals;
• Grit and Determination: You are not frustrated by setbacks — you see them as an opportunity for growth.

Compensation Range

$65,000—$75,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.