Family Life Academy Charter Schools·New York
The English Language Arts Teacher is responsible for creating rigorous lesson plans that foster critical thinking and prepare students for examinations. They will also analyze student data to refine instructional practices and maintain a positive classroom environment.
Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12.
Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic educators who
Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism.
Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm.
Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments.
Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program.
English language arts (Ela) teacher (9-12) job description
Under the supervision of the School Principal, the English Language Arts Teacher engages students in mastering grade-level English language arts skills by nurturing critical thinking, centering diverse, relevant, and rigorous texts, prioritizing student voices and ideas to build agency, and centering writing as a tool for analysis. Using a shared FLACS Network English language arts curriculum aligned with the NYS Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards, the English Language Arts Teacher will design daily lesson plans that are responsive to diverse learning needs of all students including general education, students with disabilities and English Language Learners, and hold all students to high academic expectations. The English Language Arts Teacher is primarily responsible for teaching one course preparation, but may be required to teach additional preparations (i.e., an advisory course, AP Course, elective course, or remedial support workshop.
It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided by law), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.
$60,654 - $123,968
A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must have New York State Teaching Certification in English Language Arts or Literacy, and prior teaching experience in an urban school is preferred.
Market context
In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.
