Overview
Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! We are a large, fast-growing network of public charter schools. We work tirelessly to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. Hiring for School Year 2026-27.
What We Look For
- Resilience, drive, and a winning mindset: You'll be challenged. You'll be coached. You'll grow.
- A commitment to excellence: You execute a proven playbook. You plan ahead, stay organized, and sweat the details because excellence lives in the little things.
- Total belief in every student: You\'ll never settle for average — not in yourself, not in your students. Here, we 100% commit to getting 100% of our kids into 4-year colleges.
- Passion for content and curiosity to grow: You love learning and bring enthusiasm to your subject with a hunger to keep getting better. Feedback is fuel.
Key Responsibilities
- Lesson Planning and Instruction: Study and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to enhance learning. Manage a classroom of 20+ scholars.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Assess student progress through assignments, tests, and observations. Provide timely feedback and support to help students improve. Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
- Classroom Management: Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Communication and Collaboration: Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding academic progress and behavioral issues. Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor\'s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (background in education is not required).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for learning and commitment to student development.
- Ability to work in person in New York City.
Benefits and Perks
- Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; Success Academy covers 82% of our most popular medical plan. Employee cellphone stipend ($50/month). Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses. Free and confidential counseling through EAP and Talkspace. Backup care for children and adults, fitness and travel discounts.
- Time to Recharge: Paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks, and holidays. Generous paid parental leave for new parents.
- Accelerated Growth & Recognition: Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways. Salary growth with performance-based incentives and an employee recognition program.
- Financial Security: 403(b) with 3% employer match. Quarterly contributions to HSA up to $2,400/year. Disability and life insurance. Voluntary life, accident, hospital indemnity, and legal plans. Most roles qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness; many schools are eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness.
Compensation
Compensation Range: $65,000 — $75,000 USD
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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Current Success Academy Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.