4th Grade Teacher — Data-Driven, Inclusive & Collaborative

Neighborhood Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Charter Schools in New York seeks teachers for the 2026-2027 school year with expertise in ELA, Math, Science, and History. Candidates should be professional, dedicated to student achievement, open to feedback, and committed to ongoing growth.

Salary ranges from $73,500 to $95,000 plus benefits; a Bachelor's degree is required and NYS Teaching Certification is preferred. Urban teaching experience and knowledge of diverse learners are valuable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• NYS Teaching Certification (preferred, certification pathway support offered)
• One year of teaching experience working in an urban setting (preferred)
• Knowledge of students with disabilities, specifically high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-teachers to continuously improve best classroom practices and to support the achievement of the overall goals and mission of the school
• Communicate and reinforce high expectations and standards for behavior and academic performance, aligned with Neighborhood Charter Schools' school culture and core values
• Cultivate a strong classroom community with students and families
• Plan for and develop rigorous instruction and deliver it effectively to large and small groups of students
• Solicit, welcome, and incorporate feedback to improve instructional practice
• Reflect critically upon teaching experience and identify areas for further professional development
• Maintain a secure and effective learning environment with impeccable order and clear expectations and routines
• Provide students with meaningful feedback and give them multiple attempts to show their learning
• Measure student achievement of and progress toward all learning objectives using appropriate assessment tools
• Drive academic outcomes by analyzing data, reviewing scholar work, and implementing high-leverage instructional moves to ensure gains for all scholars
• Participate in state-wide testing, including providing testing accommodations for New York State ELA and Math Exams and facilitating New York State Alternate Assessment
• Use data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice
• Seek out and learn about the needs of all students in the classroom, leveraging the resources and staff at the school
• Differentiate for individual students based on their unique learning needs so all students are appropriately engaged and challenged
• Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of different learning styles to enable students to progress at accelerated rates, meet goals, and master concepts and skills
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars
• Develop strong relationships with families through frequent communication and assist parents in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standards
• Communicate respectfully and thoughtfully with parents/guardians, remaining sensitive to different families’ cultures, values and needs
• Be a reliable, consistently on‑time and prepared staff member that the NCS community and its students can count on
• Demonstrate a commitment to the NCS operating values
• Reflect on progress as an educator and seek out professional resources to continuously improve one’s practice

Job description

Neighborhood Charter Schools in New York seeks teachers for the 2026-2027 school year with expertise in ELA, Math, Science, and History. Candidates should be professional, dedicated to student achievement, open to feedback, and committed to ongoing growth.

Salary ranges from $73,500 to $95,000 plus benefits; a Bachelor's degree is required and NYS Teaching Certification is preferred. Urban teaching experience and knowledge of diverse learners are valuable.