CAPITAL PREP HARBOR SCHOOL INC
Location
New York
Salary
$62,784 - $94,656 / YEAR
The teacher will be responsible for creating a safe, effective, and student-centered learning environment that fosters curiosity and motivates students to achieve their full potential academically and personally. Responsibilities also include analyzing data to inform instruction, building communication with parents and the community, and attending all required professional development and team meetings.
Candidates should possess exemplary professional values and a commitment to student engagement and success, with three years of teaching experience preferred, along with experience in data analysis to drive instruction. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Graduate degree preferred, and NYS certification is preferred, though a commitment to achieving certification is mandatory.
Job Title: Middle & High School History/Social Studies Teacher (SY 2026-27)
6th - 12th
Location: Bronx, NY 10475
Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have committed to creating a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has four school locations: one in Harlem, NY, one in the Bronx, NY, and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.
Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support scholars from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.
With the support of the Capital Prep team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.
Capital Preparatory Schools offers competitive salaries for first-year Illuminators (teachers), ranging from $62,784 for non-certified bachelor's degree holders to $79,200 for those with a master's degree and certification. Salary is commensurate with years of lead teaching experience, education level and certification status. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. This is a full-time, full-year exempt position.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color,
national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Market context
New York schools regularly seek History/Social Studies teachers, especially candidates who can support student engagement, classroom discussion, and state-aligned instruction. This role is competitive because a bachelor’s degree is required, a graduate degree is preferred, and prior teaching experience plus NYS certification strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification path and tailor your resume to relevant classroom experience.
Salary benchmark
$59,418 avg / yr
Typical range: $37,440–$71,250 based on 300 active listings in New York
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