About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, K-12 Charter School Education.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This in-person K-12 teaching role (hiring for the 2026–27 school year) is ideal for candidates at any experience level who hold a bachelor’s degree before their first day of work. You will deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and help scholars develop into confident thinkers and learners.

• Plan and deliver daily lessons that align to the school curriculum and learning objectives
• Use varied instructional strategies and classroom technologies to engage students
• Manage a classroom of 20+ scholars and maintain a productive learning environment
• Assess student progress through assignments, quizzes, and observations; provide timely feedback
• Track and maintain accurate records of student performance and growth
• Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavioral expectations
• Collaborate with grade-level teammates, support staff, and school leaders to support student success
• Participate in coaching, professional development, and data-driven planning to improve outcomes

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed before your first day with our client
• Ability to work in-person in Mount Vernon, NY / New York City area
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to student growth and learning

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What We Look For

• Drive for excellence and willingness to work hard to meet ambitious goals
• Confidence and classroom presence; ability to lead and inspire students
• Passion for content—literature, science, history, and/or math—and appetite for deepening subject knowledge
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to juggle competing priorities
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to build trusting relationships with diverse families and colleagues
• Growth mindset: open to feedback, coaching, and rapid professional development
• Resilience and persistence when facing setbacks

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $65,000—$75,000 USD (exact pay depends on experience and role placement)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one; employer covers a large portion of popular plans
• $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match (3%) and quarterly HSA contributions (up to $2,400/year)
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, group life insurance, and access to voluntary supplemental plans
• Paid time off aligned with school calendar (summer break and vacation weeks) and generous parental leave
• Intensive training, frequent coaching, and clear leadership pathways with many teachers promoted to leadership roles within a few years
• All roles qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years; many schools also qualify for Teacher Loan Forgiveness after 5 years

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Mount Vernon, NY (in-person)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Hiring for the 2026–27 school year start

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Additional Hiring Notes

• Teaching certification and a master’s degree are not required.
• Our client does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role.
• Exact compensation and placement will vary by experience and qualifications.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.