2026-2027 High School Leave Replacement English Teacher

Coney Island Prep • New York, NY

2d • $71,250 - $97,750 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary leave replacement position for a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School. The role involves teaching English 4 and AP English Literature and Composition, focusing on developing students' literary analysis, writing skills, and critical thinking. The teacher will use the Springboard curriculum, plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction, and provide actionable feedback. The position requires adapting instruction for students with IEPs and multilingual learners, building strong relationships with students and families, and collaborating with colleagues. The leave replacement period is through December 2026, with potential for extension based on performance and organizational needs. The ideal candidate possesses strong content knowledge, a passion for education, a belief in all students' potential, and a commitment to anti-racism and equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Timeliness, accuracy, consistent and regular communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Culturally responsive and age-appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
• Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree strongly preferred
• Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference

Responsibilities

• Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content
• Teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed
• Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff
• Implement school-wide systems, structures, and procedures
• Make resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all stakeholders
• Analyze and action plan using instructional and culture data to improve teaching practice and strengthen student outcomes
• Create a positive, structured, results-oriented and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences
• Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content and grade team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and office hours once a week

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
• Paid Family Leave
• MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources
• $2,000 towards the completion of a Master's degree and NY State certification within two years of employment
• $3,000 annually through the PRIDE Promise Scholarship (for seniors)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level