2026-2027: Middle School ELA Teacher

WHIN Music Community Charter School•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind, built on the principles of El Sistema. It is a community where children learn, grow, and make music together, with staff, families, and students collaborating to prioritize learners' needs. The school's mission is to provide a diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment for academic and personal thriving. WHIN believes all children deserve a high-quality education with access to academic rigor, music creation, and holistic character development. They emphasize collaboration with families for student success and utilize restorative justice, inquiry-based hands-on learning, and authentic experiences for growth, success, and joy. WHIN seeks staff who are eager to grow in a collaborative, diverse environment and are interested in education. The mission is enacted by deeply caring for all aspects of young learners' potential, prioritizing academics, character, and personal growth. Music is central, fostering teamwork, and project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking students. WHIN is looking for a teacher ready to help grow a unique school community driven by compassion, kindness, and curiosity.

Requirements

Urban middle school teaching experience
NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification with coursework in middle school / ELA education
Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
Proven commitment and success working with students and families
The ability to thrive in a startup environment
The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish)
Music performance
Teaching experience and/or certifications
Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn
Differentiating instruction to meet learners’ needs
Preparing students to be college and career ready as measured by benchmark assessments
Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with diverse learning needs
Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
Contributing to the Child Study Team assessments of student needs
Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective curriculum
Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
Uphold all school policies within the classroom
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours
Attend and participate in all school/parent meetings
Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
Receive and implement feedback from school leaders and other staff
Participate with enthusiasm in all school wide professional development