Student Success Teacher & College Path Advisor

Democracy Prep Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

403B matching

Smartphone

Laptop

Job summary

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking a dedicated educator to lead the DP Empowered program, guiding identity exploration, academic growth, and post‑secondary readiness through hands-on projects and reflective discussions. You will engage diverse scholars and collaborate with families in a high‑expectation classroom.

The ideal candidate blends teaching with school counseling experience, remains highly organized, and designs inclusive lessons that connect learning to real world opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MSW or MSEd preferred.
• Experience in teaching and school counseling or social work.
• Ability to lead group work, project based learning and discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DP Empowered class with curriculum execution and prep.
• Foster student exploration of identity, career and academics through in-class experiences and check-ins.
• Facilitate discussions on current events and community engagement; support scholar culture.

Skills

Classroom management

Project management

Teaching

Student engagement

Strong writer

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSW or MSEd in School Counseling

Job description

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking a dedicated educator to lead the DP Empowered program, guiding identity exploration, academic growth, and post‑secondary readiness through hands-on projects and reflective discussions. You will engage diverse scholars and collaborate with families in a high‑expectation classroom.

The ideal candidate blends teaching with school counseling experience, remains highly organized, and designs inclusive lessons that connect learning to real world opportunities.