French Teacher

Manhattan Charter School is a high‑performing charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City. Founded in 2005 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the school is dedicated to closing opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for high‑need students by providing a high‑quality public education that empowers, inspires, and equips them to fulfill their potential.

Responsibilities

• Execute the mission of MCS, fostering high academic achievement, integration of core learning disciplines, critical thinking, and ethical standards.
• Believe that every child can achieve high academic standards and provide consistent support regardless of challenges.
• Reflect on instructional practices to meet academic goals.
• Plan student learning and individual achievements based on long‑ and short‑term goals and program objectives.
• Select and use effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Establish cooperative relationships with all assigned students.
• Manage the classroom positively and keep students on task.
• Attend, participate in, and facilitate team meetings, professional development, and common planning times.
• Communicate and collaborate with peers, sharing student work, methodologies, and strategies, and coordinate lesson topics to create a coherent curricular design.
• Prepare, administer, and review all required student assessments.
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements.
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education (required).
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting.
• Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability.
• Alignment with Manhattan Charter School’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Valid New York State certification is helpful but not required.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $60,000 – $80,000. Hourly rate: $30.00 – $36.00.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Full‑time, 8‑hour shift, in‑person work location.