2026-2027: Middle School Math Teacher

Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid family leave

Job summary

Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School is seeking dedicated teachers committed to fostering a nurturing educational environment for middle school students. WHIN emphasizes rigorous academic instruction intertwined with music education, enabling students to thrive personally and academically.

Ideal candidates will exhibit urban middle school teaching experience, strong classroom management skills, and a dedication to collaborative learning. WHIN offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with middle school mathematics education and raising student achievement levels.
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment with a sense of humor and kindness.
• Commitment to implementing project and inquiry-based learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an engaging classroom culture.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Prepare students for college and career readiness.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum effectiveness.

Skills

Urban middle school teaching experience

NYS or equivalent Teaching Certification

Bilingual (Spanish)

Proven commitment working with students

Teaching experience and/or certifications

Education

NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification

Job description

Why WHIN?

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.

Our Mission:

To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.

We Believe…

• that all children deserve a high quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character
• that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners
• that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy

We Are Looking for Staff Who Are…

• looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
• excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
• interested in learning about being an educator

In Action, Our Mission Looks Like Caring Deeply About All Aspects of Our Young Learners’ Potential.

We make academics a priority while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at its core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands‑on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.

Teacher Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn
• Differentiating instruction to meet learners’ needs
• Preparing students to be college and career ready as measured by benchmark assessments
• Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with diverse learning needs
• Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
• Contributing to the Child Study Team assessments of student needs
• Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective curriculum
• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
• Uphold all school policies within the classroom
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Attend and participate in all school/parent meetings
• Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
• Receive and implement feedback from school leaders and other staff
• Participate with enthusiasm in all school wide professional development

Qualifications for the Teacher

• Urban middle school teaching experience
• NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification with coursework in middle school / mathematics education
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Advanced Proficiency Preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

Compensation and Benefits

WHIN offers a competitive salary, determined through an equity-focused approach that considers an individual’s skills, education, and relevant experience. Our teacher pay scale is available for viewing.

As a full‑time employee at WHIN, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, we offer a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match and paid family leave.

EEO Policy

WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.