Elementary School Teacher (Kindergarten - 4th Grade)

The Equity Project Charter School•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School is hiring teachers for Kindergarten through 4th Grade. Applicants may be eligible for Early Childhood Teacher roles in Kindergarten or 1st Grade, or Elementary School Teacher roles in 2nd through 4th Grade. Each teacher serves as the lead teacher for one class and teaches across subjects, building strong relationships that support students’ progress and development. Teachers are expected to foster a genuine love of learning and demonstrate strong literacy instruction. Kindergarten and 1st Grade teachers help students develop foundational reading, writing, and math skills, as well as social and emotional skills. Teachers in grades 2–4 work in a learning environment designed to encourage a love of learning. The role is based at TEP’s Washington Heights campus. TEP’s mission is to advance educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities through world-class teaching. The school describes Academics, Arts, and Athletics as the three pillars of its program and emphasizes teacher growth as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders. The position offers an annual salary of $140,000 for Master Teachers, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus of up to $35,000 based on whole-school performance. The work year includes three extended rest breaks and three professional development institutes. The school also describes approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year, corresponding to school vacations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of lead teaching experience in grades K–4 in a public charter, traditional public, or private school.
Strong experience with literacy instruction.
Ability to tailor curriculum and teaching methods to each student’s needs and learning style.
Outstanding verbal ability and strong communication skills.
Alignment with TEP’s mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities.
Applicants without New York State Teacher Certification must identify and present a pathway to obtain it in their application.
Meet the education requirements associated with the applicant’s pathway to New York State teaching certification; TEP does not require additional degree programs.
Submit an up-to-date resume, a well-written cover letter, and one teaching-and-learning submission: a student-work portfolio, class assessment data, or an original curricular tool, each accompanied by a written narrative as applicable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead teacher for one class of students in Kindergarten through 4th Grade.
Teach across subject areas and build deep relationships that support student progress and development.
Foster classroom culture that builds a genuine love of learning.
Provide strong literacy instruction.
For Kindergarten and 1st Grade, support students in developing foundational reading, writing, math, social-emotional skills.
Tailor curriculum and teaching methods to individual students’ needs and learning styles.
Participate in professional development institutes focused on learning and collaboration.

Benefits

Annual salary of $140,000 for Master Teachers.
Opportunity to earn an annual bonus of up to $35,000 based on whole-school performance.
Three extended rest breaks and three professional development institutes.
Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year, covering school vacations.
Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming.
Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Parental leave and a dependent care account.
403(b) retirement plan.
Professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements.
Collaborative community of experienced, passionate educators.