Math Teacher (Middle School)

The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School; Hawthorne (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

10 weeks of vacation

World-class health benefits

Professional development opportunities

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New York is seeking a middle school math teacher to join a mission-driven team dedicated to educational equity. Offering a salary of $140,000, teachers will engage with students in a collaborative, state-of-the-art learning environment, fostering a love for math. The ideal candidate has a strong teaching background and will contribute to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years lead teaching experience, at least 2 years in grades 4-9.
• Ability to create engaging math curriculum tailored to students' needs.
• Aligned with TEP's mission of educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead teach math for 90 minutes daily.
• Build relationships that support student development.
• Collaboratively develop and differentiate curriculum.

Skills

Verbal ability

Strong communication skills

Curriculum development

Education

Educational requirements as per NYS certification pathways

Job description

Join a team of master teachers and earn a $140,000 salary at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth—as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.

About the Role (Responsibilities)

As one of the three pillars of our program (Academics, Arts, and Athletics), TEP is deeply committed to building a classroom culture that fosters a genuine love for math and a positive attitude towards learning.

TEP’s middle school math department works collaboratively across grade levels to collate, internalize, and differentiate curriculum designed to promote conceptual understanding coupled with standards mastery. TEP’s middle school math team has consistently placed in the top 5 in NYC (out of all 373 ranked NYC public middle schools), based on students’ long-term growth in math from 5th to 8th grade. We believe that math is not just a tool, but a universal language that affords scholars economic mobility and develops leaders who are eager and equipped to tackle critical 21st century issues. Using data driven expert instruction, pedagogical experimentation, and a deep passion for education, we will develop reflective learners who actively take risks and achieve at the highest level.

As one of The Equity Project's middle school math teachers, you will lead teach students on your grade-level for 90 minutes of math each day, building deep relationships that support student progress and development. Each TEP middle school teacher teaches one subject to one grade level in any given year, but may switch grade levels and/or subjects from one year to the next.

Middle School teachers will work in a state-of-the-art learning environment carefully designed, built, and crafted to spark joy and instill a love of learning for TEP students. Our school building in the Washington Heights/Inwood community, provides a perfect learning environment for developing students by providing innovative classroom settings, a full gymnasium, a high-tech performing arts space, and an indoor/outdoor café where meals are prepared fresh on a daily basis for students and staff.

About You (Qualifications)

• Deeply aligned to TEP’s mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities (90% of TEP students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 22% of TEP students receive Special Education services, and 25% of TEP students are Multi-Lingual Learners)
• Classroom experience: Minimum of 3 years of lead teaching experience, at least 2 of which must have been in 4th through 9th grade classrooms in a public charter school, traditional public school, or private school setting
• The ability to develop and implement a dynamic and engaging math curriculum to cultivate a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and meet each individual student's needs and learning style.
• Outstanding verbal ability and strong communication skills
• Certification requirements: Teachers do not need to possess a New York State Teacher Certification to be hired at TEP Charter School. However, prospective teachers that do not yet have New York State teaching certification must identify and present a pathway to obtain New York State teaching certification on their application.
• Education requirements: TEP adheres to the educational requirements outlined within the individual pathways to NYS teaching certification (see above), and does not require any additional degree programs.

Why TEP

• The opportunity to join an unmatched and mission-driven team of educators that are passionate about educational equity
• Compensation: Master Teachers earn an annual salary of $140,000, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus
• Time Off: Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year (all school vacations)
• Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming
• Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones
• 403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future
• Learning & Development: A culture that provides and encourages professional growth and development, including internal PD and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements

Join us for a VIRTUAL info session!

If you or a friend is interested in applying for a teaching position at TEP, join us for a virtual information session with TEP's Senior Leaders. Learn more about the teacher application process and what it's like to teach at TEP.

Application Process

TEP is designed and structured around the belief that great teachers are the key to achieving educational success for students. As such, we require applicants to demonstrate their qualifications throughout the application and hiring process. The requirements for each applicant include:

• Resume: Applicants must submit an up-to-date resume
• Cover Letter: Applicants must submit a well-written cover letter highlighting their specific interest in joining the TEP community
• Instructional Video: Applicants must submit an unedited video clip of themselves teaching in a classroom setting or small-group setting
• Submission of Teaching and Learning: Applicants must submit a portfolio of student work, assessment data for a class of students, or an original curricular tool that they have personally developed

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO: Please submit an unedited video clip (maximum 15 minutes) of you teaching in a classroom setting (preferred) or a small-group setting.

SUBMISSION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: Submit one of the following three options:

• Option A: Portfolio of Student Work that demonstrates the progress of at least two specific students that you have taught.
• Option B: Assessment Data for at least one entire class of students that you have taught.
• Option C: Original Curricular Tool of any form that you have personally developed.