Urban ELA Teacher — Data-Driven, Equity-Focused, On-Site

Democracy Prep; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

vision insurance

dental insurance

403B matching

parantal leave

tuition reimbursement

smartphone

laptop

Job summary

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an on-site classroom teacher dedicated to fostering college readiness and civic engagement among scholars. The role emphasizes high expectations, inclusive culture, and rigorous curriculum delivery in an urban setting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with preference for state certification and at least 2 years of urban teaching. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a commitment to professional growth and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• State certification preferred.
• Transcripts requested as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a classroom culture with high expectations and support.
• Engage in ongoing training and dialogue on race, identity, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Plan and deliver a coherent, research-based curriculum.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and instruction.
• Build strong relationships with scholars and families through communication.
• Participate in school-wide events and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Inclusive classroom

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an on-site classroom teacher dedicated to fostering college readiness and civic engagement among scholars. The role emphasizes high expectations, inclusive culture, and rigorous curriculum delivery in an urban setting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with preference for state certification and at least 2 years of urban teaching. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a commitment to professional growth and equity.