2026-2027: Middle School Math Teacher

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

WHIN Music Community Charter School in New York is seeking a dedicated teacher to foster a compassionate and engaging environment. Responsibilities include creating an inclusive classroom culture and preparing students for their futures. Ideal candidates will have urban middle school teaching experience and a strong belief in student achievement.

WHIN offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Join us in shaping a unique educational community!

Qualifications

• Urban middle school teaching experience.
• NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification with coursework in middle school/mathematics education.
• Sense of humor and kindness towards colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture.
• Preparing students to be college and career ready.
• Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective curriculum.

Skills

Urban middle school teaching experience

NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification

Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students

Ability to thrive in a startup environment

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Coursework in middle school/mathematics education

Job description

WHIN Music Community Charter School is seeking a teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day.

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 their highest potential
• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
• Upholding all school policies within the classroom
• Attending designated school functions outside of school hours
• Participating in all school/parent meetings and school‑wide events
• Receiving and implementing feedback from school leaders and other staff
• Participating with enthusiasm in all school‑wide professional development

Qualifications

• 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
• Unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• Sense of humor and kindness towards colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning experience
• Familiarity with 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 here. 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.