Lead Teacher: ELA

Bold Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold Charter School is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a joyful and rigorous learning environment for students. The position requires 2+ years of lead teaching experience and a valid NYS teaching certification. You will be instrumental in fostering a positive school culture and achieving high academic outcomes.

Compensation is competitive, ranging from $85,000 to $110,000 annually, and including a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years lead teaching experience in a high-performing middle or high school.
• Bachelor's degree with an outstanding record; graduate degree preferred.
• Valid New York State teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Building a joyful and engaging classroom culture.
• Teaching through a rigorous curriculum to inspire critical thinking.
• Analyzing data and implementing strategies to drive academic outcomes.
• Developing strong relationships with families and students.

Skills

Lead teaching experience

Data analysis

Classroom culture building

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid NYS teaching certification

Job description

Position Summary

As a Lead Teacher at Bold Charter School, you will help build a world‑class school as we grow to K‑12. You will ensure that every student experiences a joyful, engaging, and rigorous learning environment every day. You will model and inspire a love of learning that will equip each student to succeed in school and thrive in life. You will be part of a results‑oriented and collaborative team of professionals who are relentless in their pursuit of educational excellence. You will receive regular coaching and feedback, and will have opportunities to grow into a master teacher and transformative leader within the organization.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Building a classroom culture that is joyful, engaging, and rigorous, and in which students love learning
• Teaching through a rigorous curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity and develops critical thinking
• Driving high academic outcomes for all students by regularly analyzing data, studying student work, and implementing high‑leverage instructional strategies to ensure gains for all students
• Modeling Bold’s core values and building a positive student and team culture across the school
• Training with colleagues and school leaders, which includes regularly implementing feedback with grace and urgency in service of student achievement, a values‑based school culture, and a positive professional work environment
• Developing strong relationships with families and students, including regular communication that creates high levels of investment in school culture and academics
• Demonstrating a mission‑first mindset to ensure all decisions and actions are rooted in ensuring that all students excel

Successful Candidates Should

• Have 2+ years lead teaching experience in a high‑performing middle or high school environment; Regents‑ and AP‑level experience preferred
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with an outstanding record of achievement and leadership; graduate degree preferred
• Hold a valid NYS teaching certification

Start Date

Opportunities available for both the 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 school years.

Compensation

Bold Charter School offers highly competitive compensation, in the top range of comparable positions across New York City charter schools. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 annually and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bold Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.