ELA Teacher (Middle School)
The Equity Project Charter SchoolNew York, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States • Minnesota, United States
Posted April 9, 2025
140000 - 140000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Equity Project Charter School is an innovative educational institution focused on achieving equity for underserved students through rigorous academics, arts, and athletics instruction. By reallocating public funding to pay teachers $140,000 annually with performance bonuses, TEP has demonstrated significant academic gains, as evidenced by test score improvements equivalent to an additional 1.6 years of schooling in math. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum from Pre-K through 8th grade and is expanding its services to include early childhood education.
Job Description
TEP Charter School is seeking an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher to inspire a love of language arts and foster a positive learning environment. The role involves leading 90-minute lessons incorporating novel excerpts, non-fiction texts, and poetry, and collaborating with co-teachers to facilitate lesson planning. The school is designed with innovative classroom settings, a full gymnasium, and a high-tech performing arts space.
Requirements
- Deeply aligned to TEP’s mission
- Classroom experience (3+ years leading, at least 2 in 4th-9th grade)
- Certification in English Language Arts (NYSED pathway required for prospective teachers)
- Experience teaching in a charter school (public or private)
- Strong communication skills and a dynamic curriculum
Benefits
- Annual salary
- Redefined Work-Year
- Educational Growth
- Healthcare
- Employee Wellness
- Parental Leave
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Learning & Development