High School Teacher (26-27 SY)

Pharos Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

$100/month Grub Hub meal credit

Fully stocked classroom supplies

Weekly instructional coaching

Job summary

An educational institution in New York is seeking a passionate High School Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in education, experience with middle or high school students, and a strong commitment to fostering student success. Responsibilities include daily instructional planning and using data to drive student achievement. The role offers a competitive salary starting at $80,000 and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional perks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in the subject area being taught.
• Experience with middle or high school students.
• Strong commitment to student success and growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare engaging lessons to promote student learning.
• Implement feedback to improve teaching practice.
• Ensure accountability for student outcomes and classroom culture.

Skills

Commitment to instructional planning

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration and teamwork

Student-centered teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Pharos Academy Charter School – High School Teacher (2026-2027)

Pharos Academy is now accepting high school teacher applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

Teacher Vision

Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non‑academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback. In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels.

What We Are Looking For

• Commitment to daily and long‑term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class.
• Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students.
• Commitment to using data to improve short‑term and long‑term student achievement goals.
• Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve.
• Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core beliefs and educational viewpoint.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary starting at $80,000.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching of 5 %.
• Comprehensive & affordable benefits packages – Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employees.
• $100 / month Grub Hub meal credit.
• Classroom fully stocked with all essential classroom art supplies.

How We Support Growth & Development

• Weekly one‑on‑one instructional coaching.
• Weekly school‑wide or departmentalized professional development.
• Summer Professional Development Institute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Proficiency in the content area applying for, and clear understanding of how to relate content to the real world.
• Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro‑social and academic skills.
• Experience working with middle or high school‑aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

Teacher Performance Outcomes

• At minimum, 75 % of all students meet grade‑level standards in core content areas as measured by internal assessments and NYS Regents assessments (if applicable).
• At minimum, 33 % of all students will exceed proficiency in content area as measured by the internal assessments.
• At minimum, 90 % of students will show growth in content area as measured by the internal assessments.
• At minimum, 75 % of students will meet grade‑level non‑academic standards/goals as measured by internal assessments and performance tasks.

Full‑Time Teacher Pay Range: $80,000 USD – $115,000 USD