Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

12d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Success Academy is hiring teachers for the 2026–27 school year. Science teachers in its New York City K–12 charter school network teach and prepare children from low-income neighborhoods to become self-assured thinkers and leaders, explore and debate sophisticated ideas, and pursue college and their future goals. Teachers receive extensive training and a proven curriculum, so they can focus on working with students rather than building lesson plans. A background in education, teaching certification, and a master's degree are not required. Teachers build relationships with students, families, peers, and mentors; solve challenges; assess and analyze student data to track growth and tailor teaching methods; and participate in professional development, coaching, and feedback. Career pathways include leadership opportunities in the classroom, leading a grade team, entering the assistant principal track, or moving to the network office. Most teachers are promoted to leadership positions within an average of three years. The role requires working in person in New York City and supervising a classroom of 20 or more students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree completed before the first day of work.
Rigorous and relevant academic major, such as biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering.
Ability to work in person in New York City.
Ability to supervise a classroom of 20 or more students.

Nice To Haves

Drive for excellence and willingness to work hard toward ambitious goals.
Confidence and presence, including enjoyment of taking the lead and inspiring others.
Passion for academic content and independent interest in deepening subject knowledge.
Planning and organizational skills, including managing competing responsibilities and priorities.
Emotional intelligence and ability to build trusting relationships with people from varied backgrounds.
Intellectual curiosity, motivation to master new skills, and openness to feedback and coaching.
Grit and determination when facing setbacks.

Responsibilities

Teach science to students in Success Academy schools.
Prepare students to explore and debate sophisticated ideas and develop as self-assured thinkers and leaders.
Supervise a classroom of 20 or more students.
Build strong relationships with students, families, peers, and mentors, including writing letters of recommendation at the middle school and high school levels.
Assess and analyze data on student growth and achievement, and tailor teaching methods accordingly.
Participate in professional development, coaching, and feedback from school leaders.
Pursue leadership development and contribute to the learning community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP effective on the first day; the employer covers 82% of its most popular medical 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.
Fitness and travel discounts.
Paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks, and holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways.
Salary growth with yearly increases and opportunities for performance-based incentives.
Employee recognition program with awards and acknowledgment.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Quarterly employer contributions to a Health Savings Account, up to $2,400 per year.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage 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.