Entry-Level to Experienced Teacher- New Grads Welcome!
This role involves teaching science in a high-performing K-12 charter school network, focusing on delivering a rigorous curriculum and fostering student growth in low-income communities. The position offers extensive training, professional development, and leadership opportunities, emphasizing classroom management, student assessment, and collaboration with families and staff to support academic success.
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 Education (Charter Schools).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring entry-level through experienced K-12 teachers (new grads welcome) to join a high-performing charter school network in Manhattan. You will deliver daily instruction, manage a classroom, assess student progress, and partner with families and colleagues to help students reach their potential.
- Plan and deliver lesson plans aligned to curriculum standards and grade-level expectations.
- Use a mix of instructional strategies and classroom technologies to engage students.
- Manage a classroom of 20+ scholars and maintain a positive, structured learning environment.
- Assess student learning through assignments, tests, and observations; track progress and provide timely feedback.
- Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians about academic and behavioral progress.
- Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to support student success and participate in ongoing professional development.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree completed before your first day of work with the confidential client.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion for teaching, learning, and supporting student development.
- Ability to work in person in Manhattan, NY.
- Note: Teaching certification, a Master’s degree, or prior classroom experience is helpful but not required. Confidential Client does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship.
What We’re Looking For
- Drive for excellence and willingness to work hard to meet ambitious goals.
- Confidence and strong classroom presence.
- Passion for grade-level content (science, math, literacy, or history) and eagerness to deepen subject knowledge.
- Planning and organizational ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Emotional intelligence and skill building trusting relationships with diverse families and students.
- Openness to feedback and rapid professional growth; grit and resilience in the face of challenges.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation range: $65,000 — $75,000 USD (exact offer based on skills and experience).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on day one; employer covers a significant portion of the most popular plan.
- $50/month cell phone stipend.
- Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program, backup care, and wellness benefits.
- Paid time off aligned with school calendar, generous parental leave, and retirement savings (403(b)) with employer match.
- Quarterly HSA contributions (up to $2,400/year) and short-/long-term disability and group life insurance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and teacher loan forgiveness opportunities where applicable.
- Intensive onboarding, targeted coaching, and rapid leadership pathways — many teachers advance to leadership roles within a few years.
Why Join
Joining Confidential Client offers intensive training, a proven curriculum, meaningful impact in high-need communities, and a fast track for professional growth. New graduates are welcome — training and resources are provided so you can focus on student growth rather than creating every lesson from scratch.
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.
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