2026-2027 Lower Elementary School Leave Replacement Drama Teacher

Coney Island Prep • New York, NY

14h • $71,250 - $97,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is hiring a Leave Replacement Drama Teacher to teach Kindergarten through second grade during the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will welcome young scholars and their families, bring creativity and joy to the school day, and foster an inclusive environment that encourages creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking. The position is hired by the Principal. Employment beyond the leave replacement term depends on performance and vacancies within the organization, and opportunities may be at another campus serving grades 3–12.

Coney Island Prep’s Lower Elementary School serves 320 K–2 scholars and blends joy, rigor, and high expectations. Its approach includes two teachers in every classroom, smaller teacher-to-student ratios, tailored instruction, and research-backed reading instruction.

The role includes competitive salary based on an individual’s years of K–12 teaching experience. Regular full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit with match, and Paid Family Leave. Staff receive a MacBook Air and access to the technology and resources needed for the role.

Requirements

• Passion for education and dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, and values, including its commitment to anti-racism.
• A steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve the opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice.
• Bachelor’s degree and NYS teaching certification.
• Cultural competencies for working in low-income communities and willingness to examine personal beliefs and biases across lines of difference.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Culturally responsive, age-appropriate conflict-resolution skills.
• Self-reflective and open to feedback, with ambition and desire to grow and develop.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence.
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students, and staff while demonstrating value for diversity and inclusivity.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create standards-aligned curriculum and content.
• Teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lessons, materials, and assessments daily, differentiating as needed.
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and staff.
• Consistently implement school-wide systems, structures, and procedures.
• Work to make resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible, addressing the effects of racism, poverty, and other forms of oppression.
• Analyze instructional and culture data and use it to action-plan improvements to teaching practice and student outcomes.
• Create a positive, structured, results-oriented, and enjoyable learning environment that supports students with varied abilities and experiences.
• Participate in school community responsibilities, including lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, daily homeroom, weekly content and grade-team meetings, whole-staff professional development, and lesson internalization and practice.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with employer match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• A MacBook Air and access to necessary technology and resources.
• $2,000 toward completion of a Master’s degree and NY State certification within two years of employment.

What This Job Offers

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