Teacher

Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village — families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

About the role

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. A background in education is not required. At Success Academy, we provide you with extensive training and a proven curriculum so you can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson plans.

Teaching certification and Master's degrees are not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your peers and mentors, including writing letters of recommendation at the middle school and high school level.
• 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.
• Supervise a classroom of 20+ students.
• Have the opportunity to grow as a leader and ultimately lead an entire grade team, with pathways to enter our school leadership track as an assistant principal or transition to our network office.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy.
• A rigorous and relevant academic major (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, engineering).
• Ability to work in person in New York City.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day. SA covers 82% of the most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually.
  • $50 monthly cellphone stipend ($600 annually).
  • Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
  • Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace.
  • Backup care for children and adults, 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.
  • Salary growth with significant yearly percentage increases and performance-based incentives.
  • Employee recognition program with opportunities for awards and acknowledgment.
• Financial Security:
  • 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.

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