High School Math Teacher

About the role

Success Academy is growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida. As a teacher in New York City’s top-performing K–12 charter network, you’ll join a team committed to preparing children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers and leaders, ready for college and beyond. A background in education is not required; extensive training and a proven curriculum are provided so you can focus on working with students.

Responsibilities

• Lesson Planning and Instruction
  • Study and implement lesson plans aligned 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
  • Gain opportunities to sharpen communication skills and build meaningful relationships with students, families, peers, and mentors, including writing letters of recommendation at the middle and high school levels.
  • Develop strong problem-solving skills to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.
  • Learn to assess and analyze data to chart student growth and tailor teaching methods accordingly.
  • Engage in professional development with targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching.
  • Grow as a leader and potentially lead a grade team, enter the school leadership track as an assistant principal, or transition to the 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 and are unafraid to put in the hard work 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.
• Planning and Organizational Skills: You have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and can 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, motivated to master new skills, and welcome feedback and coaching.
• Grit and Determination: You view setbacks as opportunities for growth.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing that Starts Day One
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day.
  • Success Academy covers 82% of the most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually, toward your medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • $50 monthly cellphone stipend ($600 annually).
  • Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
  • Free and confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace.
  • Backup care for children and adults, plus fitness and travel discounts.
• Time to Recharge
  • Paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks, and holidays.
  • Generous paid parental leave for new parents.
• Accelerated Growth & Recognition
  • Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways — most teachers are promoted to leadership positions on average within three years.
  • Significant yearly salary increases and performance-based incentives.
  • Employee recognition program offering awards and acknowledgment.
• Financial Security for Your Future
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
  • Quarterly employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) — up to $2,400/year.
  • Income protection through employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and group life insurance coverage.
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans.
  • All roles qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years; most schools are eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness after 5 years of teaching.

Pay

Compensation range: $65,000 – $75,000 USD