Middle School Math and/or Science Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Mott Haven Academy Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Middle School Math and/or Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role focuses on empowering students from underserved communities through innovative teaching practices and social-emotional learning. The school is committed to providing comprehensive support services, enabling educators to make a transformative impact on students' lives. With a competitive salary and numerous professional development opportunities, this position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about education and social justice, this role is an excellent opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

401k Contribution Matching

Medical and Dental Benefits

Generous Leave Policy

Professional Development

Family-style Community Meal Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Graduate Programs Coverage

Qualifications

• Two or more years of teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Outstanding instructional skills and ability to motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop engaging curriculum aligned with Common Core.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction.
• Maintain proactive relationships with scholars and families.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Instructional Skills

Data Analysis

Spanish Language Proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education

NYS SPED Teaching Certification

Job description

Middle School Math and/or Science Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

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Middle School Math and/or Science Teacher for Child Welfare-Focused Charter School

Mott Haven Academy is a public charter school in the Bronx focused on the needs of children in the child welfare system. Since our founding in 2008, our goal has been to permanently remove the barriers students face by providing comprehensive support services in academic settings. We use leading social-emotional learning curriculum to help vulnerable children - many of who are survivors of trauma, abuse, or neglect- regulate their emotions and do their best learning.

As our school is expanding in size and adding grades, we are seeking teachers who are dedicated to progressive teaching practices and providing high quality educational opportunities to underserved communities.

Our outstanding educators are provided with unmatched opportunities for rewarding professional growth, are committed to using data to improve student results, possess exceptional professionalism, and embrace our school’s belief that all students, regardless of economic status or family structure, are entitled to learn in a system that gives them the best chance for success.

We Are Looking For a Candidate Who

Innovates with curriculum and pedagogy – We seek to support scholars in taking ownership of their learning. All staff actively participate in designing and facilitating highly engaging, rigorous learning experiences with resources and scaffolds that allow scholars to lead their own learning.

Practices social justice – Design, facilitate and participate in experiences and conversations that relate to race, gender, class and sexual identity in ways that empower scholars and foster community.

Leads through uncertainty – In order to achieve dramatically better outcomes for young people, sometimes there is no precedent for the strategies we employ. We need staff that can demonstrate leadership and try new approaches to achieve breakthrough results. All staff contribute to, and learn from, these experiences.

Benefits For Teachers

• Competitive Salary (outpaces DOE scale)
• 401k Contribution Matching
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Generous Leave Policy + All DOE Holidays
• Professional development, with a focus on social-emotional learning
• Family-style community meal program, including healthy breakfast and lunch for teachers
• Tuition reimbursement available to qualifying team members
• Graduate and certification programs through Relay Graduate School of Education (Full tuition coverage by employer) for qualifying candidates
  
  

School Amenities

• Comprehensive mental health services for students and families
• Interactive White Boards in all classrooms and chromebooks for students
• Out of classroom behavior support
• Bright, environmentally friendly building with outdoor access
• Steps from 6 train (two stops from Manhattan) and Interstate 87
  
  

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous curriculum and lessons, aligned with Common Core Standards
• Inspire students to dedicate themselves fully to their education
• Analyze assessment data and use data to inform instruction
• Participate in and facilitate restorative circles as a means of fostering scholar investment in community and resolving conflict
• Engage actively in professional growth through the development of a personalized learning plan and attendance at staff orientation during the last two weeks of August
• Maintain proactive relationships with scholars and their families
• Participate in and lead elements of a summer program for new scholars during the last two weeks of August
• Other duties, as needed and assigned by school leaders
  
  

Qualifications

• Two or more years of teaching experience strongly preferred
• Master’s Degree in Special Education preferred; NYS SPED Teaching Certification preferred
• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students
• Unwavering conviction that all students can learn at a high level
• Spanish language proficiency a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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