Experienced Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

6d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Success Academy is a growing network of public charter schools in New York and Florida, committed to providing a rigorous, whole-child education. As a teacher in New York City's top-performing network, you will join a team dedicated to preparing students from low-income neighborhoods for college and future success. Extensive training and a proven curriculum are provided, so a background in education is not required. The role seeks individuals with drive, collaborative spirit, and a passion for social impact. Teaching certification and Master's degrees are not required for this role. Success Academy offers unparalleled opportunities for professional skill development and rapid advancement into leadership positions, both within the classroom and in network roles. Teachers will sharpen communication skills, develop strong relationships, become skilled problem solvers, learn data analysis for student growth, and engage in professional development with targeted feedback and coaching. There are pathways to leadership roles such as grade team leader, assistant principal, or transitions to the network office.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy.
A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e, biology, history, chemistry, economics, physics, English, mathematics, engineering).
Ability to work in person in New York City.
Drive for Excellence: You set ambitious goals for yourself and have never been afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them.
Confidence and Presence: You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment.
Passion for Content: You relish literature, science, history, and/or math and independently seek to deepen your knowledge of subjects that interest you.
Planning and Organizational Skills: You have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and are able to plan around competing priorities.
Emotional Intelligence: You have strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Learner: You are intellectually curious and are motivated to master new skills. You welcome feedback and coaching that will help you achieve your goals.
Grit and Determination: You are not frustrated by setbacks — you 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 your peers and mentors.
Become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.
Learn to assess and analyze data to chart your students’ growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly.
Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance.
Grow as a leader and potentially a leader of the entire grade team.
Potentially enter our school leadership track as an assistant principal.
Potentially transition to our network office.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day.
SA covers 82% of our most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually, towards your medical, dental, and vision coverage.
$50 cellphone stipend every month! ($600 annually)
Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
Free and confidential counseling through our 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 that provides significant yearly % increases, with opportunities to increase earning potential through performance-based incentives.
An employee recognition program that offers opportunities for awards and acknowledgment.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Quarterly employer contributions to your 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.