2026-2027 Lower Elementary School Apprentice Teacher

Coney Island Prep • New York, NY

80d • $61,250

About The Position

The Apprentice Teacher position is designed specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for an innovative pathway into the teaching profession. In collaboration with the Relay Graduate School of Education (GSE) Teaching Residency program, Coney Island Prep (CIP) offers aspiring educators a unique opportunity to receive their Master’s of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and NYS Certification in two years. Apprenticeship is contingent upon acceptance into Relay GSE. You will gain valuable teaching experience in K, 1st, and 2nd grade while receiving professional development throughout the school year. The total cost of your degree is highly subsidized through AmeriCorps grants and financial aid from CIP bringing the out of pocket cost to $2,000 annually for a two year masters degree (32 credits) and $3,000 annually for a two year Special Education masters (39 credits). Additionally, CIP supports their Apprentice Teachers through a schedule that accommodates Relay classes.

Requirements

• Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values.
• Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience with Google Suite, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and flat panels.
• Cultural competencies and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases.
• Culturally responsive and age appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Self-reflective and open to feedback from key stakeholders.
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence.
• Eagerness to work collaboratively with your Mentor Teacher and grade teams.
• A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Practice internalizing standards-aligned curriculum and content on a weekly basis, even if not teaching.
• Co-teach or teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed.
• Teach one on one, small group or whole classes with up to 30 scholars.
• Observe and assist your Mentor Teacher in their classroom; attend weekly check-ins with your Mentor Teacher.
• Work with your Mentor Teacher to analyze instructional and culture data to action plan and improve your teaching practice.
• Learn school-wide technologies such as attendance and observation platforms, Excel, etc.
• Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff.
• Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, procedures and feedback.
• Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community.
• Create a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment.
• Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, whole-school events, and weekly content team meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $61,250.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Staff provided with a MacBook Air and access to necessary technology and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees