Brilla Schools·New York
Middle School Math teachers must foster math environments where all scholars meet grade-level standards and demonstrate high growth, achieved through implementing rigorous, classically-inspired lessons and utilizing data analysis practices. Key duties include participating in ongoing professional development, establishing clear objectives, and collaborating with colleagues and families to ensure shared accountability for student outcomes.
Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools.
Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue.
Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs.
A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid.
Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication.
With high expectations and a supportive community, we’re preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.
Position Overview All Brilla teachers share a relentless belief and focus that scholars can and will achieve excellent academic outcomes and a robust character education. The key responsibilities and drivers to achieving outcomes for students include:
Understanding, planning, and executing key elements of innovative pedagogy, co-teaching practices, and data-based decision-making through a deep love of learning
Establishing and maintaining a highly structured and welcoming classroom culture where scholars are supported in developing their own internalization and mastery of virtue
Provide a model of courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control, while championing a positive, flexible attitude and solution-based approach to challenges aiming to challenge the status quo of the current educational landscape in underserved communities
A desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in Scholars
Develop meaningful relationships with students,families and colleagues that inspire Scholars to love learning and achieve exceptional academic success
Core Competencies & Responsibilities Brilla’s Middle School Math teachers are content experts who foster Math environments and mindsets where all scholars have access to grade level standards and demonstrate high levels of growth and achievement. The habits and practices that allow teachers’ to drive outcomes include, but are not limited to:
Participating in ongoing professional development, including formal and informal observation and coaching cycles
Implementing looking at student work protocols, and data analysis practices and urgently responding to student data
Establishing and communicating standards and content-based objectives and regularly evaluating student progress toward mastery
Internalizing the provided curriculum, and teach rigorous, classically-inspired lessons that adhere with Brilla’s ambitious student growth targets
Collaborating vertically with content teachers, and laterally with grade-level teachers
Partnering with families to nurture a home to school connection that fosters shared accountability for scholars’ outcomes
At Brilla, your dedication fuels our mission, and we’re here to invest in your growth, well-being, and success—from recruitment to retirement!
The above is based on the 2025-2026 plan year. You can find more information here [https://cld.bz/kUVkOZ].
The base pay range for this position is $71,020 to $119,000 per year, with pay varying based on your unique job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial, and more. Plus, as an extra incentive, candidates who begin employment on or before September 1, 2026, are eligible for a $4,000 signing bonus paid in two installments over the course of their first year of employment.
Brilla Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Brilla Schools provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
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Candidates must possess an unwavering commitment to the Brilla Schools Network's educational mission and demonstrate relentless dedication to providing inspiring and joyful learning experiences for all students. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree or higher, and possession of current Middle School and/or Math teaching certification is strongly preferred.
Market context
Middle school math teachers in New York are typically in steady demand, especially in schools focused on strengthening student achievement in core subjects. This role is competitive because it asks for a bachelor’s degree or higher, a strong commitment to the school network’s mission, and a consistent ability to create engaging, joyful learning experiences. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and prepare examples of your math instruction and classroom culture work.