Founding MS ELA Teacher — IB, Equity-Driven Education

BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO/PST

401K

Roth IRA

FSA

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Prospect Schools is seeking a Founding Middle School ELA teacher in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. The role focuses on IB-aligned instruction in a diverse setting and reports to school leadership.

The teacher collaborates with peers to design rigorous, culturally responsive lessons and actively engages families. The position is full-time, 10-month, exempt, with a salary range beginning at $63,960 and extending to $106,995 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and NY teaching certification preferred or in progress.
• Prior teaching experience is required.
• Instruction grounded in IB principles with emphasis on equity and inclusion.
• Ability to design culturally responsive lessons and use diverse instructional approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver culturally responsive, engaging lessons for a diverse classroom.
• Use data and content knowledge to plan objective-driven instruction.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and leaders for professional growth and student support.
• Set clear expectations and routines to create a warm, structured environment.
• Build a culturally sustaining classroom where all students are known, safe, and valued.
• Engage families through regular communication and caregiver involvement.

Skills

Lesson design

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Equity-centered teaching

Caregiver communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

New York Teaching Certification

Job description

Prospect Schools is seeking a Founding Middle School ELA teacher in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. The role focuses on IB-aligned instruction in a diverse setting and reports to school leadership.

The teacher collaborates with peers to design rigorous, culturally responsive lessons and actively engages families. The position is full-time, 10-month, exempt, with a salary range beginning at $63,960 and extending to $106,995 annually.