High School Teacher

May 30, 2026

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Eligibility

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree before the first day of work with Success Academy. A background in education is not required.

Job Overview

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 career goals.

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

Responsibilities

Sharpen communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and 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 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 lead an entire grade team.
Enter the school leadership track as an assistant principal or transition to the network office.

Minimum Qualifications

Holder of a bachelor’s degree before starting work.
A rigorous and relevant academic major (e.g., biology, history, chemistry, economics, physics, English, mathematics, engineering).
Ability to work in person in New York City (a $2,500 stipend is available for qualified relocations).
Experience supervising a classroom of 20+ students.

What We Look For

Drive for Excellence: Set ambitious goals and work diligently to achieve them.
Confidence and Presence: Lead and inspire others with passion and commitment.
Passion for Content: Relish literature, science, history, and/or math, and independently deepen knowledge of subjects of interest.
Planning and Organizational Skills: Manage multiple responsibilities and plan around competing priorities.
Emotional Intelligence: Build trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Learner: Exhibit intellectual curiosity, welcome feedback and coaching, and strive for mastery of new skills.
Grit and Determination: View setbacks as opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP, effective on day one; Success Academy covers 82% of the most popular medical plan, or about $9,000 annually.
Monthly $50 cellphone stipend ($600 annually).
Pre‑tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
Free and confidential counseling via Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace.
Backup care for children and adults, fitness and travel discounts.
Paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks, and holidays.
Generous paid parental leave for new parents.
Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways—most teachers are promoted within an average of three years.
Recognition program offering awards and acknowledgment.
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
Quarterly employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (up to $2,400/year).
Income protection: short‑ and long‑term disability and group life insurance; additional voluntary life, 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.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $65,000 – $75,000 USD. Salary growth offers significant yearly percentage increases and opportunities for performance‑based incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.