Algebra 1 Teacher (HS) - Regents-Ready & Data-Driven Impact

Ascend Public Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Brooklyn High School seeks a High School Algebra 1 Teacher to deliver rigorous, Regents-aligned instruction grounded in scientific reasoning, quantitative precision, and laboratory inquiry.

Brooklyn Ascend High School is a K-12 public charter network focused on rigorous academics, discipline, and student outcomes. This is a full-time, in-person role based in Brooklyn, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field.
• Valid New York State certification in Mathematics (Grades 7–12) or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Demonstrated content expertise in algebra, mathematical reasoning, and proof.
• Commitment to high academic expectations and equitable outcomes for all scholars.

Responsibilities

• Teach Algebra 1 (Grade 9) aligned to New York State Learning Standards and Regents expectations.
• Design and deliver engaging lessons that cultivate conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning.
• Develop scholars' ability to construct formal proofs, justify mathematical thinking with evidence, and communicate complex ideas using precise mathematical language.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning experiences that encourage exploration, discourse, and multiple solution pathways.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure all scholars access rigorous grade-level content while accelerating growth.
• Build strong connections between algebra, geometry, trigonometry, engineering, architecture, and other STEM disciplines.
• Prepare scholars for successful completion of the New York State Algebra 1 Regents Examination.
• Lead students through the Architecture & Design Exhibition, where scholars apply algebraic principles to design and model authentic spaces or structures.
• Support students in producing technical drawings, mathematical models, and evidence-based design rationales that demonstrate mastery of algebraic concepts.
• Ensure culminating projects reflect both mathematical rigor and real-world application.
• Participate in weekly STEM data meetings to analyze scholar work, assessment results, and instructional effectiveness.
• Use formative, interim, and Regents-aligned assessment data to adjust instruction and accelerate scholar achievement.
• Engage fully in instructional coaching, observation cycles, and professional learning.
• Implement feedback with urgency and continuously refine instructional practice.
• Collaborate with STEM colleagues to ensure vertical alignment and coherence across the mathematics sequence.
• Establish a classroom culture grounded in intellectual curiosity, perseverance, collaboration, and academic excellence.
• Maintain consistent, structured classroom routines aligned to school-wide expectations.
• Partner with the Dean of Culture & Community and student support teams to promote scholar success.
• Serve as an advisor, fostering strong relationships that support students' academic, personal, and post-secondary development.
• Inspire scholars to view mathematics as a powerful tool for understanding and shaping the world.

Skills

Algebra

Mathematical reasoning

Proof

Differentiated instruction

STEM connections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field

New York State certification (Grades 7–12) or eligibility

Job description

About Ascend

Ascend is Brooklyn’s premier K–12 public charter network, committed to graduating high-achieving students who have access to boundless choice in their futures—not only through college acceptance, but through meaningful preparation for career readiness and thriving adult lives.

Across our schools, we pair rigorous academics with strong systems, supportive adult culture, and a deep belief in students’ brilliance and potential. Our work is grounded in the understanding that preparing students for long-term success requires excellence in instruction, intentional culture-building, and disciplined execution at every level of the organization.

At Ascend, adults are held to high standards because our students deserve nothing less. How we teach, lead, collaborate, and make decisions every day directly shapes the opportunities our students will have tomorrow.

Join us in shaping learning environments where curiosity is nurtured, excellence is the norm, and every student is prepared for a lifetime of boundless choice.

About the Role

Brooklyn Ascend High School seeks a High School Algebra 1 Teacher to deliver rigorous, Regents-aligned instruction grounded in scientific reasoning, quantitative precision, and laboratory inquiry.

Algebra I extends students' algebraic fluency to polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Students analyze complex functions, apply statistical reasoning, and develop the mathematical maturity to work with abstract structures and proofs. The course bridges procedural skill and conceptual depth, preparing students for the rigors of pre-calculus and Advanced Placement coursework. Preparation for the New York State Algebra II Regents Examination is woven throughout.

The successful candidate believes every scholar can achieve at high levels, creates intellectually demanding classrooms where productive struggle is expected, and prepares students to confidently demonstrate mathematical understanding through both Regents performance and public exhibition of learning.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Excellence

• Teach Algebra 1 (Grade 9) aligned to New York State Learning Standards and Regents expectations.
• Design and deliver engaging lessons that cultivate conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning.
• Develop scholars' ability to construct formal proofs, justify mathematical thinking with evidence, and communicate complex ideas using precise mathematical language.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning experiences that encourage exploration, discourse, and multiple solution pathways.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure all scholars access rigorous grade-level content while accelerating growth.
• Build strong connections between algebra, geometry, trigonometry, engineering, architecture, and other STEM disciplines.

Culminating Experience & Public Demonstration

• Prepare scholars for successful completion of the New York State Algebra 1 Regents Examination.
• Lead students through the Architecture & Design Exhibition, where scholars apply algebraic principles to design and model authentic spaces or structures.
• Support students in producing technical drawings, mathematical models, and evidence-based design rationales that demonstrate mastery of algebraic concepts.
• Ensure culminating projects reflect both mathematical rigor and real-world application.

Data & Professional Practice

• Participate in weekly STEM data meetings to analyze scholar work, assessment results, and instructional effectiveness.
• Use formative, interim, and Regents-aligned assessment data to adjust instruction and accelerate scholar achievement.
• Engage fully in instructional coaching, observation cycles, and professional learning.
• Implement feedback with urgency and continuously refine instructional practice.
• Collaborate with STEM colleagues to ensure vertical alignment and coherence across the mathematics sequence.

Culture & Scholar Development

• Establish a classroom culture grounded in intellectual curiosity, perseverance, collaboration, and academic excellence.
• Maintain consistent, structured classroom routines aligned to school-wide expectations.
• Partner with the Dean of Culture & Community and student support teams to promote scholar success.
• Serve as an advisor, fostering strong relationships that support students' academic, personal, and post-secondary development.
• Inspire scholars to view mathematics as a powerful tool for understanding and shaping the world.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field.
• Valid New York State certification in Mathematics (Grades 7–12) or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Demonstrated content expertise in algebra, mathematical reasoning, and proof.
• Commitment to high academic expectations and equitable outcomes for all scholars.

Preferred

• Two or more years of secondary mathematics teaching experience.
• Demonstrated success preparing students for the New York State Algebra 1 Regents Examination.
• Experience teaching within a college-preparatory, charter, or high-performing school environment.
• Experience implementing inquiry-based mathematics instruction and facilitating mathematical discourse.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong computational thinking and programming expertise
• Comfort teaching students with varying levels of prior experience
• High expectations for AP-level performance
• Strong data analysis habits
• Receptiveness to coaching and feedback
• Commitment to developing scholars’ digital literacy and problem-solving skills

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Typical salary range for experienced high school STEM teachers in NYC charter networks starts at $80,000, depending on certification and demonstrated outcomes.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

This is a full-time, in-person role requiring daily presence on campus and participation in school-wide programming and faculty collaboration.