2026-2027 Upper Elementary School STEM Teacher

Coney Island Prep • New York, NY

19h • $71,250 - $97,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is hiring an Upper Elementary School STEM Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year at its Upper Elementary School in Brooklyn, New York. The teacher will deliver standards-aligned, academically rigorous, culturally relevant instruction using Eureka2/Zearn for Math and Amplify Science, adapting lessons and assessments to meet the needs of students with varied abilities and experiences. The role includes fostering a positive, structured, results-oriented, and enjoyable learning environment, communicating with students, families, and colleagues, and consistently implementing school-wide systems and procedures.

The teacher will use instructional and culture data to improve teaching practice and student outcomes, and will participate in school community duties and activities, including lunch, dismissal, and hallway duty; whole-school events; morning meetings; advisory groups; data and content meetings; professional development; lesson planning and practice; and grade team meetings. The position calls for a commitment to Coney Island Prep’s mission, PRIDE values, and anti-racism work, as well as collaboration, reflection, and ongoing professional growth.

Coney Island Prep Upper Elementary School develops students’ critical thinking through a rigorous Common Core-aligned curriculum, performing arts electives, and a PRIDE Advisory curriculum. Its math program combines EngageNY and Zearn, small-group learning, and technology that lets students work at their own pace and receive immediate feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• New York State teaching certification.
• Passion for education and dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, values, and commitment to anti-racism.
• Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice.
• Cultural competencies and willingness to examine personal beliefs and biases across lines of difference.
• Culturally responsive, age-appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills, including timeliness, accuracy, consistent communication, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Reflectiveness, openness to feedback, ambition to develop teaching craft, and curiosity for learning.
• Self-awareness of how work contributes to the school’s success.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence.
• Eagerness to collaborate with a coach and grade team.
• Strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students, and staff while valuing diversity and inclusivity.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content, including Eureka2/Zearn for Math and Amplify Science.
• Teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments daily, differentiating instruction as needed.
• Create a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment that supports students with varied abilities and experiences.
• Be punctual and present.
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, and staff.
• Consistently implement school-wide systems, structures, and procedures.
• Promote equitable and accessible resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms to address the effects of racism, poverty, and other forms of oppression.
• Analyze instructional and culture data, create action plans, and improve teaching practice to strengthen student outcomes.
• Participate in school community responsibilities, including lunch, dismissal, and hallway duties; whole-school events; daily morning meetings; weekly advisory groups, data meetings, content team meetings, and grade team meetings; whole-staff professional development; and lesson internalization and practice.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with employer match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• MacBook Air and access to the technology and resources needed for the role.
• $2,000 toward completion of a Master’s degree and New York State certification within two years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level