High School ELA Teacher - Urban Impact & Innovation

Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Oaks Charter School – NYC seeks a dynamic High School ELA Teacher to deliver rigorous literacy instruction. You will work in a full-time capacity with a focus on outcomes, equity, and student growth within a supportive, data-driven environment.

The role requires collaboration with leaders and families to ensure college and career readiness. The position offers a competitive compensation package, ranging from $63,000 to $95,000, with the expectation of additional responsibilities and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required; advanced degree preferred.
• State teaching certification strongly preferred.
• A strong belief that all students can succeed and ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in Urban ELA aligned to state and school standards.
• Use data to analyze student progress and adjust instruction to meet learning goals.
• Maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment and high expectations for student conduct.
• Contribute to school culture through collaboration, coaching of colleagues, and occasional professional development sessions.

Skills

Relationship-building

Classroom management

Communication

Willingness to work weekends/evenings

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

State teaching certification preferred

Job description

Great Oaks Charter School – NYC seeks a dynamic High School ELA Teacher to deliver rigorous literacy instruction. You will work in a full-time capacity with a focus on outcomes, equity, and student growth within a supportive, data-driven environment.

The role requires collaboration with leaders and families to ensure college and career readiness. The position offers a competitive compensation package, ranging from $63,000 to $95,000, with the expectation of additional responsibilities and a