Kindergarten Teacher

Strive Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Charter School, a progressive public charter school opening in Fall 2026 in the South Bronx, seeks a Kindergarten Teacher for on-site duty within the NYC Metropolitan Area. The role focuses on building literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional foundations in young learners.

You will collaborate with colleagues, engage families regularly, and participate in extended-day programming as needed to ensure a high-quality student experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood or elementary settings with progressive, inquiry-based approaches.
• Proficient in lesson planning and curriculum implementation.
• Strong communication with students, families, and colleagues; ability to support diverse learners.
• State teaching certification or eligibility strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons building foundations in early literacy and numeracy.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment and foster social-emotional growth.
• Guide hands-on and inquiry-based activities and assess student progress.
• Use data to inform instruction and collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in professional learning and communicate regularly with families.
• Engage in extended-day programming when applicable to support students.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Elementary education

Inquiry-based learning

Curriculum implementation

Communication with families

Equity and inclusion

Classroom management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, and state teaching certification or eligibility

Job description

Company Description: Strive Charter School is a progressive public charter school in the South Bronx, opening in Fall 2026 to serve students in Kindergarten through Grade 4. The school combines rigorous academics in literacy and mathematics with joyful, hands‑on, inquiry-based learning in science and social studies. Strive’s mission is to nurture curiosity, citizenship, and opportunity through meaningful learning experiences and strong support for every child. The school partners closely with families, offering extended building access, meals, and enrichment programs such as Strive Sunrise and Strive Beyond, as well as weekend and year‑round programming. Located at 604 East 139th Street in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx.

Role Description: The Kindergarten Teacher is a full-time, on‑site role based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This educator will plan and deliver age‑appropriate lessons that build strong foundations in early literacy, numeracy, and social‑emotional skills, aligned with Strive’s curriculum and approach. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment, guiding hands‑on and inquiry‑based activities, assessing student progress, and using data to inform instruction. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues, participating in professional learning, and communicating regularly with families to support students’ growth. The Kindergarten Teacher will engage with extended‑day programming when applicable, helping to ensure a consistent, high‑quality experience for students.

Qualifications

• Strong Teaching and Education skills, with experience in early childhood or elementary settings and familiarity with progressive, inquiry‑based approaches. Experience with the Success for All Foundations curriculum is a plus.
• Proficiency in Lesson Planning and curriculum implementation, including designing developmentally appropriate, standards‑aligned learning activities.
• Effective Communication and Training abilities, including clear communication with students, families, and colleagues, and capacity to support student learning in small and whole‑group settings.
• Relevant academic background; must have a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field, and state teaching certification or eligibility for certification is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, and culturally responsive practice, with the ability to build positive relationships in a diverse school community.
• Strong classroom management, organization, and time‑management skills, with readiness to work in an extended‑day, family‑centered school model.