Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

5d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Success Academy is actively hiring for the 2026-27 School Year. As a science teacher in New York City’s top-performing network of K-12 charter schools, you will join a team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers and leaders, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas, and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on. A background in education, teaching certification, and Master's degrees are not required. Success Academy provides extensive training and a proven curriculum. The organization is looking for individuals with the drive to develop exceptional leadership skills, the collaborative spirit to elevate the learning community, and the passion to put their knowledge to work for profound social impact on behalf of children.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy.
A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering).
Ability to work in person in New York City.

Nice To Haves

Drive for Excellence: Set ambitious goals and put in the hard work to achieve them.
Confidence and Presence: Enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others.
Passion for Content: Relish subjects and independently seek to deepen knowledge.
Planning and Organizational Skills: Experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities.
Emotional Intelligence: Strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Learner: Intellectually curious and motivated to master new skills; welcome feedback and coaching.
Grit and Determination: Not frustrated by setbacks; see them as an opportunity for growth.

Responsibilities

Supervise a classroom of 20+ students.
Sharpen communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and peers and mentors.
Write letters of recommendation at the middle school and high school level.
Become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.
Assess and analyze data to chart students’ growth and achievement, and tailor teaching methods accordingly.
Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching.
Grow as a leader and potentially a leader of the entire grade team.
Transition to school leadership track as an assistant principal or to the network office.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day.
SA covers 82% of the most popular medical insurance plan.
$50 cellphone stipend every month!
Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
Free and confidential counseling through 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.
Generous paid parental leave for new parents.
Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways.
Salary growth with significant yearly % increases.
Opportunities to increase earning potential through performance-based incentives.
Employee recognition program.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Quarterly employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA) - up to $2,400/year!
Income protection through employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and group life insurance coverage.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans.
All roles qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years.
Most schools are eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness after 5 years of teaching.