Social Studies Teacher (Middle School)

The Equity Project Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $140,000+

Extended breaks and institutes

Wellness programs

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

403b retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

The Equity Project Charter School in New York seeks a dynamic Middle School Social Studies Teacher who brings a passion for inquiry and historic storytelling. You will guide a 45-minute social studies block daily, connecting historical events to today’s world and fostering critical thinking in a vibrant learning community.

TEP emphasizes growth for teachers, providing competitive salary and a robust benefits package, plus ongoing professional development in a high-impact, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Deeply aligned to TEP’s mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities.
• Minimum of 3 years of lead teaching experience, at least 2 in 4th–9th grade classrooms.
• Ability to develop and implement engaging and standards-aligned Social Studies lessons.
• Outstanding verbal ability and strong communication skills.
• Certification requirements: pathway to NYS certification if not yet certified.
• Education requirements: adherence to NYS certification pathways.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment across a middle school social studies block.
• Teach one subject to one grade level per year and adapt across years as needed.
• Engage students with historical inquiry, diverse cultures, and global perspectives.

Skills

Deeply aligned to mission

Classroom experience

Engaging standards-aligned SS lessons

Excellent verbal communication

Certification pathway clarity

NY state requirements awareness

Education

Experience in 4th–9th grade teaching

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.

Watch the video below to learn more about TEP’s investment in teachers.

About the Role (Responsibilities)

As one of the three pillars of our program (Academics, Arts, and Athletics), TEP is deeply committed to building a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters a genuine love of social studies education and a community of passionate, engaged learners.

TEP Social Studies Teachers utilize innovative teaching strategies to make the study of history come alive for our students, incorporating technology and real-world applications to enhance their learning experiences. TEP Social Studies Teachers use their commitment to education to guide our students to be detectives of history. What clues have Native Americans, Egyptian Kings, or African American freedom fighters left behind to help us figure out the most reliable story of what happened? Using your genuine passion for Social Studies education, you will facilitate students learning that history is not made up of just dates to memorize. Social Studies is something to be interpreted and evaluated based on the changing historical evidence we discover today.

As a Middle School Social Studies Teacher at TEP, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of our students by teaching all students on your grade level one 45-minute block of social studies every day. 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 school 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 engaging and standards-aligned-based Social Studies lesson plans for middle school students, with a focus on fostering a deep understanding of historical events, cultures, and global perspectives.
• Outstanding verbal ability and strong communication skills, matched with inclusive and responsive classroom management practices.
• 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.

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Why TEP (Benefits)

At TEP, growth isn’t just for our students—continued growth is also a central priority for our teachers. That’s why we’re redefining the teacher experience, offering a rewarding career that includes an annual salary that matches TEP’s high expectations.

• Compensation: Master Teachers earn an annual salary of $140,000 , with the opportunity to earn a significant annual bonus up to $35,000 based on whole school performance
• Redefined Work-Year: 3 extended rest breaks and 3 professional development institutes focused on learning and collaboration
• Unmatched Educator Talent: Be surrounded by a collaborative community of experienced, passionate educators who care about educational equity
• 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, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (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 professional development and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements

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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
• 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

The requirements for the Submission of Teaching and Learning are specified in detail below:

SUBMISSION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING** : **

Option A: Portfolio of Student Work that demonstrates the progress of at least two specific students that you have taught. The portfolio must contain a minimum of two work products for each student (for a minimum of four work products) completed at different points in time during the period when each student was in your class. The portfolio must be accompanied by a written narrative