Middle School Social Studies Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary ($80k)

401k with employer matching 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Perks & Savings

EAP

1:1 technology in classrooms

Job summary

Pharos Academy Charter School in New York seeks a dedicated teacher who loves guiding both academic and behavioral growth. The role emphasizes planning, data-driven instruction, and fostering a culture of dignity, collaboration, and feedback.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Education or History, a proven track record with elementary/middle students, and a commitment to excellence within a performance-based salary structure ranging from $80,000 to $115,000 plus merit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or History related field required.
• Strong love for helping students work through mistakes.
• Experience with elementary/middle school students in an academic or youth development setting.
• Proven classroom achievement track record for experienced teachers.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and long-term instruction to maximize class time.
• Use data to drive short- and long-term learning goals.
• Foster a classroom culture of dignity, collaboration, and feedback.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders, peers, and families.

Skills

Student support

Pro-social skills

Academic instruction

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or History related field

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or History related field of study.
• Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro-social and academic skills.
• Experience working with elementary/middle school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

What We Offer You

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based increases (Starting salary is $80,000*).
• 401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent.
• Comprehensive & affordable benefits package - Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Generous Employee Perks & Savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employee wellness.
• Classrooms stocked with 1:1 technology and essential supplies.

How We Support Growth & Development

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

Teacher Performance Outcomes

• At minimum, 75% of all students meet grade level standards in core content classes as measured by the internal assessments and state examinations, if applicable
• At minimum, 33% of all students will exceed proficiency (level 4) in core content classes as measured by the internal assessments and state examinations, if applicable.
• At minimum, 90% of students will show growth in content area measured by the internal assessment.
• At minimum, 75% of students will meet grade level non-academic standards/goals as measured by internal assessments and performance tasks.
• Pharos Academy offers a performance-based salary structure. Compensation is earned based on measurable performance benchmarks, rather than tenure. The salary range for this role is $80,000-$115,000, with the opportunity to earn up to $145,000 over time once Mastery is reached. Starting salary for new or emerging teachers is $80,000. Candidates with 4+ years of experience at a high-performing K-12 school may be eligible for a higher starting salary based on sustained performance and demonstrated results related to our tiered benchmarks.

Full-Time Teacher Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $110,000 USD