High School History Teacher (SY 25-26)

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse (“diverse by design”) K-12 college preparatory charter network serving more than 2,700 students in seven schools in Brooklyn. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our experienced team is dedicated to our mission to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, and guided by our Core Values :

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Curiosity : Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically

Care : Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion

Persistence : Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity

Passion : Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance

The Role :

Prospect Schools is seeking an organized, flexible, and mission-driven Teacher to join us in support of our growing network of schools. The ideal candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Prospect Schools and to supporting the success of our students and families. As part of an ambitious and high-performing instructional team, our teachers are expected to create positive, equitable classroom environments that excite and invest our students in their learning goals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Planning and Instruction

• Design and implement culturally responsive lesson plans that engage students and foster a love for learning
• Teach to an intentionally diverse classroom and actively work to engage all students throughout the lesson
• Attend regular coaching meetings with your direct manager and professional development sessions as part of the school team
• Use data-informed methods to modify and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the individual learners
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of content and effective pedagogy, evidenced by clear and objective-driven instruction and meaningful student engagement practices
• Where applicable, serve as an Advisor to students, motivating students across academic skill levels and cultivating students’ social-emotional awareness and well-being
• Demonstrate successful partnership with classroom or subject area co-teacher and utilize multiple co-teaching models in the classroom
• Consistently model our core values and provide opportunities for students to learn about and practice them
• Set the tone of the classroom as a positive place that fosters both high expectations and student voice and expression
• Set clear expectations and institute routines in order to create a purposeful, supportive, and warm environment for learning
• Build a classroom community that uses culturally sustaining practices to ensure that students feel safe, valued, and respected by adults and their peers

Parent Partnership

Adult Culture and Teamwork

Candidate Requirements :

The critical features of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week

10-month contract including ~5-6 weeks of prescribed summer vacation (depending on the calendar), as well as regular school breaks and holidays during the school year

401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule

Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options

Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues, from family care to mental health services

Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. As a teacher, your salary is determined by both years of teaching experience and postsecondary education. The salary range for this role is from $61,500-$102,880

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Salary : $61,500 - $102,880