Teaching in NYC - No Teaching Experience Required

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 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.

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
• Confidence and Presence
• Passion for Content
• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Learner
• Grit and Determination

Compensation

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing that Starts Day One
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day.
• Social Security and Medicare coverage.
• 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.
• Accelerated Growth & Recognition
• Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways - most teachers are promoted to leadership positions on average within three years.
• Salary growth that provides significant yearly % increases, with opportunities to increase earning potential through performance-based incentives.
• An employee recognition program that offers opportunities for 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.

Application

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