High School Teacher, AP Psychology

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

21h•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Success Academy is hiring a High School Teacher, AP Psychology for the 2026–27 school year. The teacher will help provide students with a rigorous, whole-child education and support their academic and personal development. Teaching certification, a master's degree, and prior education experience are not required. Success Academy provides training, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership advancement. The role involves studying and implementing curriculum-aligned lesson plans, using varied instructional strategies and technologies, managing a classroom of 20 or more scholars, assessing student progress, providing timely feedback, maintaining performance records, establishing classroom expectations, and communicating and collaborating with students, families, colleagues, staff, and administration. The position must be performed in person in New York City. The position offers a compensation range of $65,000–$75,000 USD. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree before the first day of work.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Passion for learning and commitment to student development.
Ability to work in person in New York City.
Resilience, drive, and a winning mindset.
Commitment to excellence, organization, planning, and following established practices.
Belief in the potential of every student.
Enthusiasm for subject matter and willingness to learn and improve through feedback.

Responsibilities

Study and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Use a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to enhance learning.
Manage a classroom of 20 or more scholars.
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.
Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain a productive learning environment.
Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians about academic progress and behavioral issues.
Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP, effective on the first day.
Success Academy covers 82% of its most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually, toward medical, dental, and vision coverage.
$50 monthly cellphone stipend.
Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
Free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace.
Backup care for children and adults, plus fitness and travel discounts.
Paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks, and holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways.
Salary growth and opportunities to increase earning potential through performance-based incentives.
Employee recognition program.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Quarterly employer contributions to a Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 per year.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and group life insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years; most schools are eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness after five years of teaching.