CAPITAL PREP HARBOR SCHOOL INC·New York
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.
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.
Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop scholars who are:
Collaborators, by showing respect and cooperation to achieve individual and common goals,
Problem Solvers, by using appropriate personal and team strategies to address interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group conflicts,
Researcher/Information Processors, by looking for and listening attentively to important information and utilizing the information to make positive choices/decisions/conclusions,
Empathetic Citizens, by acting responsibly, safely and thoughtfully to create positive change for all members of the school, local, and global communities,
Pillars of Knowledge, by modeling the above expectations in our words, actions and goals.
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 is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:
Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.
Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:
Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.
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.
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.
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.