SY26-27 High School Teacher (All Subjects)

Innovation Charter High School • New York, NY

3h

About The Position

Innovation Charter High School is seeking dedicated, reflective, and student-centered teachers across all subject areas to join our instructional team. To achieve Innovation’s mission, teachers ensure that all student-innovators meet rigorous academic goals through engaging, inclusive, and standards-aligned instruction. Teachers at Innovation co-plan, co-instruct, and co-assess students in inclusive classroom environments. Under the direction of the Principal and Assistant Principals, and in collaboration with Special Education Coordinators and Department Chairs, teachers develop and implement instructional programs that meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of our students and enable all learners to reach their full potential.

Requirements

• Must possess or be working toward New York State Initial, Professional, or Permanent Teaching Certification in the applicable subject area (7–12 preferred).
• Enrollment in a certification pathway or graduate school of education required if not yet certified.

Nice To Haves

• Prior classroom teaching experience in an urban or diverse school setting is preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction aligned to New York State learning standards.
• Differentiate units, lessons, and assessments to meet the individual learning needs, strengths, and interests of all students, including students with IEPs and English Language Learners
• Teach or co-teach five instructional periods daily using effective co-teaching models when applicable.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and improve instructional practice
• Collaborate with Department Teams, Department Chairs, and support staff to analyze data from Regents Exams, NWEA MAP assessments, and internal assessments to inform instruction
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that promotes high expectations and student voice.
• Cultivate Innovation’s core values—Innovation, Collaboration, Respect, Safety, Activism, and Accountability—within classroom culture and instructional practice
• Provide academic and social-emotional support to students outside of class as needed to support overall student success.
• Participate in Enrichment Week, after-school programming, and extracurricular activities as part of Innovation’s holistic student experience
• Complete a minimum of 40 hours of professional development annually and engage in continuous professional growth.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, administrators, and families to support student achievement
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or their designee.
• Demonstrating professionalism, flexibility, and a growth mindset.
• Engaging in feedback cycles with supervisors and peers to strengthen instructional practice.
• Actively participating in team meetings, professional learning communities, and school-wide initiatives
• Upholding school policies and contributing to a safe, supportive learning environment.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid family leave, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer matching contribution of up to 5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees