BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL
Location
New York
Salary
$63,960 - $106,995 / YEAR
Design and deliver inclusive, culturally responsive literacy instruction for K-8 students using the International Baccalaureate framework. Collaborate with instructional teams and caregivers to support students' academic and social-emotional growth.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have prior teaching experience. A New York Teaching License Certification is required or must be in the process of being earned.
Prospect Schools is seeking a K-8 Reading Learning Specialist to provide engaging, inclusive literacy instruction and targeted support that helps students strengthen their reading skills, build confidence, develop critical thinking abilities, and foster a lifelong love of learning. Prospect teachers are grounded in an equity-driven approach following the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum where instruction emphasizes academic rigor, critical thinking, global mindedness, and inclusive classroom practices. As an educator at Prospect, you will be part of a collaborative and high-performing instructional team and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.
Duties: & Responsibilities:
The salary range for this role starts at $63,960-$106,995, then increases based on years of experience. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. At Prospect Schools we remain committed to providing competitive salaries.
Prospect schools is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit, hire, and retain a diverse and inclusive staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance you may contact us at: careers@prospectschools.org.
The essential functions of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Market context
In New York, K-8 reading learning specialist roles are often driven by schools’ ongoing need to strengthen literacy outcomes and provide targeted intervention. These positions can be competitive because they usually require a bachelor’s degree, prior teaching experience, and a New York Teaching License Certification, while the salary range and benefits such as dental, vision, and disability coverage can attract many applicants. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification status early and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the original posting.
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