School Year 26-27 High School Teacher - Jamaica - Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.

    Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
    Description

    To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree before starting first day of work with Success Academy - a background in education is not required.


    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike.

    We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.

    When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

    Hiring for School Year

    Are you passionate, driven, and looking for an intellectually charged environment where you can make an impact? As a teacher in New York City's top-performing network of K-12 charter schools, you will join a team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers and leaders, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas, and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on.

    A background in education is not required.

    At Success Academy, we provide you with extensive training and a proven curriculum so you can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson plans.


    As we move rapidly toward our most ambitious years yet, we are looking for great minds with the drive to develop exceptional leadership skills, the collaborative spirit to elevate our learning community, and the passion to put their knowledge to work for profound social impact on behalf of children.

    Career Advancement and Skill Development


    Success Academy gives you unparalleled opportunities to gain valuable professional skills and advance rapidly with leadership opportunities available both in the classroom and outside.


    As a teacher at Success you will:
    Sharpen your communication skills

    and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your peers and mentors.

    Become a highly skilled problem solver

    able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.

    Learn to assess and analyze data

    to chart your students' growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly.

    Engage in professional development opportunities

    with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance.

    Have the opportunity to grow as a leader

    and ultimately a leader of the entire grade team.

    There are also opportunities to enter our school leadership track as an assistant principal as well as to transition to our network office.

    Minimum Qualifications

    A bachelor's degree before your first day of work with Success Academy

    A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e, biology, history, chemistry, economics, physics, English, mathematics, engineering)

    Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations)

    Supervise a classroom of 20+ students

    What We Look For


    Drive for Excellence:
    You set ambitious goals for yourself and have never been afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them;


    Confidence and Presence:
    You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment;


    Passion for Content:
    You relish literature, science, history, and/or math and independently seek to deepen your knowledge of subjects that interest you;


    Planning and Organizational Skills:
    You have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and are able to plan around competing priorities;


    Emotional Intelligence:
    You have strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds;


    Learner:
    You are intellectually curious and are motivated to master new skills. You welcome feedback and coaching that will help you achieve your goals; and


    Grit and Determination:
    You are not frustrated by setbacks — you see them as an opportunity for growth.

    At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our teachers through exceptional pay growth, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career pathways that enable you to advance into leadership within an average of three years

    Health & Wellbeing that Starts Day One

    Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day.

    SA covers 82% of our most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually, towards your medical, dental, and vision coverage.

    Employees receive a $50 cellphone stipend every month ($600 annually)

    Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.

    Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace.

    Backup care for children and adults, fitness and travel discounts.

    Time to Recharge

    Enjoy paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks, and holidays

    Generous paid parental leave for new parents.

    Accelerated Growth & Recognition


    Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways - most teachers are promoted to leadership positions on average within three years.

    Salary growth that provides significant yearly % increases, with opportunities to increase earning potential through performance-based incentives

    An employee recognition program that offers opportunities for awards and acknowledgment.

    Financial Security for Your Future

    403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.

    Quarterly employer contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) - up to $2,400/year

    Income protection through employer-paid short- and long-term disability, and group life insurance coverage.

    Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and legal plans.


    All roles qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years; most schools are eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness after 5 years of teaching.

    Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
    Compensation Range

    $65,000



    $75,000 USD

    Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.


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    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.

    We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.

    Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

    Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

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