Coney Island Prep·New York
The Lower Elementary School Teacher will teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans while providing a safe and welcoming learning environment. They will also analyze instructional data to improve teaching practices and strengthen student outcomes.
(2026 - 2027 School Year)
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School: Brooklyn, New York
What is the Role?
Join us in welcoming our youngest scholars and their families into education and carve out their pathway to success in Kindergarten through second grade and beyond. As an educator of early learners you’re passionate about providing consistency, and building the youngest minds' investment in math and literacy skills. Dedicated to content knowledge in all subjects, you drive your instruction toward the main point and bring joy to the learning process. You’re a school teacher as opposed to a classroom teacher and together with your team, you hold the bar for success for all scholars.
What You’ll Be Asked To Do
Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content and on a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed
Provide a safe, welcoming, and joyful learning environment for our youngest learners
Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff
Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures
Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders
Analyze instructional and culture data to action plan and improve teaching practice and strengthen student outcomes
Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences
Lead and participate in community-building experiences that celebrate students and staff, while supporting the broader school community through responsibilities such as bus duty, home visits, enrollment events, IEP meetings, lunch duty, arrival, dismissal and hallway duties, daily homeroom, weekly advisory groups, weekly content team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and weekly grade team meetings
Model consistent Tier 1 systems across classrooms and throughout the school to create a safe, predictable, and nurturing environment, using weekly behavior and suspension data to inform culture-building decisions
Coach and support students through restorative practices that foster empathy, belonging, and strong, positive relationships
Who are we?
Coney Island Prep Lower Elementary School blends joy, rigor, and high expectations to ensure our 320 scholars in K-2 are ready to succeed. With two teachers in every classroom, smaller teacher to student ratios help accelerate learning and allow for tailored instruction for each scholar. We leverage a research-backed approach to teach the science of reading and focus heavily on phonics instruction, word recognition, vocabulary, background knowledge and comprehension skills, to cultivate our young learners’ strong reading abilities from the moment they step into our building.
Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars.
We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential.
We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes.
We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access.
We are committed to creating a space where everyone’s identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed.
We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.
Are you “All In?” Our 2025-2026 school year starts August 2026. To apply, head to our Careers Page [https://coneyislandprep.org/careers/opportunities/]!
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where students and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification, with a Master's degree preferred. They should demonstrate cultural competencies and a commitment to anti-racism and equity in education.
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.