Secondary Art Teacher (26/27 School Year)

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School•New York, NY

21h

About The Position

A teacher at Brooklyn LAB is mission-driven and responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. In alignment with Brooklyn LAB’s commitment to college persistence and opportunity for historically underserved students, this role creates a structured, engaging classroom environment where adolescents are challenged academically, supported socially and emotionally, and held to consistently high expectations. A BK Lab teacher designs thoughtful lessons, uses data to inform instruction, and provides timely, actionable feedback to ensure student growth and mastery of content. Through strong relationships with students and families, collaboration with colleagues, and reinforcement of school-wide systems and norms, the teacher contributes to a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented community where all students are empowered to thrive beyond high school. A BK Lab teacher is committed to their students’ growth, while also deeply invested in their own learning and growth. Beyond academics, a Brooklyn LAB teacher is committed to students’ holistic development. They mentor, advocate, and guide students through challenges, helping them navigate opportunities and obstacles both in school and in their broader lives. Through strong relationships with students and families, collaboration with colleagues, and reinforcement of school-wide systems and norms, they contribute to a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented community where all students are empowered to thrive beyond high school.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in the subject area to be taught (Master’s Degree preferred)
Certification to teach in New York State or a willingness and path to become certified
A proven record of academic achievement as a student and an educator
At least 2 years of teaching experience in diverse and urban areas,
Commitment to LAB’s mission and vision for excellence
A growth mindset and the ability to work as part of a team
Comfort with accountability and the ability to absorb feedback for the development of your craft and the scholars in your care

Nice To Haves

Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Commit to internalizing the provided curriculum to prepare every student for high school graduation and success in a four-year college or university.
Provide instruction utilizing rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core.
Facilitate student learning and differentiation, and embody our ‘inclusion for all’ model by utilizing differentiation and small group instruction to get results
Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform and improve instruction.
Lead and own the results of advisories that target the social-emotional needs of our scholars.