Entry-Level to Experienced Teacher - Manhattan

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.

Teaching certification and Master's degrees are not required for this role.

- Study and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.

- Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to enhance learning.

- Assess student progress through assignments, tests, and observations.

- Provide timely feedback and support to help students improve.

- Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.

- Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain a productive learning environment.

- Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding academic progress and behavioral issues.

- Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success.

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

- Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your peers and mentors. This is inclusive of writing letters of recommendation at the middle school and high school level.

- 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.

- A bachelor's degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (a background in education is not required).

- Passion for learning and commitment to student development.

- 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!

- 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.

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

- 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.

- 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.