Regents Prep Teacher

Democracy Prep Public Schools • NY

249d • $68,707 - $137,729

About The Position

The Regents Prep Teacher at Democracy Prep is an educator committed to the mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for scholars. The role requires an outstanding classroom teacher who maintains high behavioral and academic expectations through strong support. The teacher must be self-reflective and dedicated to aligning their classroom with the organization's commitment to antiracism, contributing to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The position involves building and refining a founding program to ensure strong student outcomes, utilizing data analysis to drive instructional decisions, and demonstrating deep content-area expertise. The teacher will engage scholars through differentiated instruction and high-quality curriculum, preparing rigorous lessons with a focus on Regents Prep programs or intensive exam preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• 2 years of teaching experience in urban areas (preferred).
• State certification (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Regents Prep programs or intensive exam preparation.
• Strong data analysis skills to drive instructional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a classroom culture characterized by high expectations and high support.
• Create an inclusive classroom and school community through training and dialogue on race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Design, plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons focused on Regents exam content and skills.
• Create and administer Regents-style assessments and practice exams.
• Develop and analyze assessment data to track progress and tailor instructional practices.
• Support students on Regents exams, particularly those who have faced challenges.
• Offer tutoring support and track student progress, providing updates to scholars and families.
• Maintain strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues through effective communication.
• Continuously improve professional practice through coaching sessions and collaborative reflection.
• Lead Regents Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support Regents-aligned instruction.
• Foster active citizenship through discussions and activities on current events and community service.
• Engage in whole-school events and tasks as assigned by school leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 403B matching.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Smartphone and laptop provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree