SY 26-27 Lead Teacher (Grades 4-5)

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 through a high‑quality public education.

Teachers at MCS receive a circle of support that includes targeted professional development built into the school calendar, daily feedback from content‑area experts in writing, literacy, and math, specialty consultants, and an operations team that streamlines administrative processes. The school also invests in teachers by providing specialized training and experiences aligned with individual needs and interests.

Responsibilities

• Execute the mission of MCS, fostering high academic achievement, integration of core learning disciplines, critical thinking, and ethical standards.
• Believe 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, strategies, and coordinating 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 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 per year.
Hourly rate: $30.00 – $36.00 per hour.

Benefits

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

Schedule

Full‑time, 8‑hour shift.

Work Location

In‑person position at the Manhattan Charter School campus in New York City.