ELA Teacher

Haven Charter High School; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Charter High School is seeking an ELA Teacher with a humanities focus to design rigorous, student-centered instruction for grades 9-12 in a Bronx campus. The role emphasizes restorative practices, differentiated instruction, and data-driven planning to support diverse learners.

The successful candidate will hold NYS 7-12 certification (or in process) and bring a collaborative, culturally responsive approach to a health sciences-friendly humanities pathway.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Facility with education technologies.
• Experience working with adolescents in grades 9-12; two years teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous, student-centered instruction.
• Differentiate lessons to address diverse strengths and needs.
• Integrate technology to boost engagement and learning outcomes.
• Maintain organized, compliant student records and feedback loops.
• Collaborate across content areas for interdisciplinary units and projects.
• Participate in professional development and school activities.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Education technologies

Adolescent instruction 9-12

Education

Bachelor’s degree with teaching experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

# Haven Charter High School Teacher-ELAHaven Charter High School - Bronx, NY 10461## OverviewSalary Range$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull Time## Description| || --- || || | |https://havencharterhighschool.org/**Position**Haven Charter High School-ELA Teacher (Humanities Focused)**FLSA-Classification**Exempt, Full-time**Salary Range****$65,000-$75,000****Reports to**Instructional Leader-Haven Charter HS**Location**Haven Charter High School1529 Williamsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10461**Date**August 2026**Mission Statement**Haven Charter High School empowers students through hands-on learning in the health sciences, fostering critical thinking, civic responsibility, and the confidence to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.**Essential Functions**Reporting to the Instructional Leader, teachers at Haven Charter High School (HCHS) are responsible for designing and delivering rigorous, student-centered instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners. Teachers create an engaging learning environment that supports academic growth, critical thinking, and student achievement.Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Build strong, supportive relationships with adolescents* Maintain effective classroom management while delivering high-quality instruction* Plan and implement differentiated lessons that address diverse student strengths and needs* Integrate technology intentionally to enhance engagement, collaboration, and learning outcomes* Create an organized, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment* Select and utilize a variety of instructional materials and resources to support learning* Assess student progress regularly and provide timely, actionable feedback* Use assessment data to inform instruction, differentiate learning, and monitor progress* Maintain accurate and compliant student records in accordance with applicable laws and policies* Support student behavior through restorative practices and consistent implementation of school policies* Engage in ongoing self-reflection to improve instructional practice* Collaborate with colleagues across content areas to design interdisciplinary units and projects* Design interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences aligned to health sciences pathways or core humanities classes* Participate in professional development aligned with school priorities and instructional best practices* Attend and contribute to department, school, and family meetings* Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues regarding student progress and needs* Contribute to the broader school community, including extracurricular activities, student programs, and school-wide initiatives* Participate in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism professional learning opportunities**Other Duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with notice.## Qualifications**Required Clearance**Will be fingerprinted prior to employment by the New York City Department of Health and/or by the New York City Department of Education.**Work Environment**This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.**Position Type/Expected Hours of Work**This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workdays/hours subject to change based on HCHS needs.**QUALIFICATIONS*** Excellent written and oral communication skills;* Facility with and willingness to learn education technologies;* Experience working with adolescents in grades 9-12, with two years of teaching experience preferred;* Bachelor’s degree with teaching experience; Master’s degree preferred;* NYS 7-12 certified or in process preferred;**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer****AAP/EEO Statement*** ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.