Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher (25-26 SY)
Challenge Preparatory Charter SchoolNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 3, 2025
62000 - 95000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is a public charter school founded in 2010, serving grades 6-8 in Far Rockaway, Queens. Focused on providing a world-class education, the school emphasizes intellectual, social, emotional, and ethical development through innovative teaching techniques and a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and academic success tied to social-emotional competencies. Educators adopt the Danielson Framework for Teaching and undergo rigorous professional evaluations, ensuring a supportive environment for both students and new teachers.
Job Description
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated High School Social Studies Teacher to deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. The role involves creating culturally relevant lesson plans, differentiating instruction, and fostering a positive school culture. The school emphasizes collaboration, reflective practice, and community engagement.
Requirements
- Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
- Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
- Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results
- Strong classroom management skills
- Classroom presence
- Detail-oriented, and highly organized
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
- Paid Family Leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Professional development
- Team cohesion
- Shared responsibility for decision-making
- Ongoing coaching
- Opportunities to participate in committees
