What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist position at Success Academy?
Company Overview
SUCCESS ACADEMY Charter Schools is a leading network of public charter schools in New York City, dedicated to providing quality education to children from low-income neighborhoods. Our mission is to give every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching their potential.
We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join our community, you play a part in making this vision a reality.
Job Description
As a High School Teacher at Success Academy, you will be part of 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 whatever they set their sights on.
You will have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, where you can grow professionally and make a profound social impact.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree before your first day of work with Success Academy
- A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e., biology, history, chemistry, economics, physics, English, mathematics, engineering)
- Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations)
- 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;
- You welcome feedback and coaching that will help you achieve your goals;
Benefits
We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy gives you unparalleled opportunities to gain valuable professional skills and advance rapidly with leadership opportunities available both in the classroom and outside.
Others
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.
