BROOME STREET ACADEMY·New York
Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned Spanish instruction to high school students while driving measurable academic growth. Establish a structured classroom culture and collaborate with support staff to ensure student graduation and postsecondary success.
$65,000 - $95,000 Reports to: Head of School, Head of Curriculum and Instruction The School Broome Street Academy (BSA) is New York City’s only charter high school that is both a transfer school and a fully embedded community school in partnership with The Door. We serve over-age, under-credited students from across the five boroughs, many of whom have experienced housing instability, interrupted formal education, or significant personal challenges. Our students do not need lowered expectations. They need rigorous instruction, consistency, and adults who believe in their ability to succeed. BSA is currently in an active turnaround phase focused on strengthening attendance, academic rigor, and Regents performance. We are building systems that are coherent, urgent, and measurable and we are looking for teachers who are ready to do meaningful work in that environment. The Role BSA seeks high school teachers who are student-first, data-driven, and committed to rigorous instruction. Teachers at BSA are not passive deliverers of curriculum. They are instructional leaders in their classrooms, responsible for driving measurable academic growth and preparing students for Regents exams, graduation, and meaningful postsecondary pathways. Core Responsibilities Deliver Rigorous, Standards-Aligned Instruction Teach five classes (or equivalent load) aligned to NYS standards and Regents expectations and support with duties and advisory roles within the school. Design lessons that are engaging, structured, and aligned to standardized curriculum. Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including students with IEPs and multilingual learners. Drive Measurable Student Growth Use data to inform instruction and adjust strategies. Track student progress consistently and intervene early when students fall behind. Maintain accurate and timely gradebooks and attendance records. Support credit accumulation and on-time graduation. Build Strong Classroom Culture Establish consistent routines and high behavioral expectations. Foster a classroom environment rooted in dignity, structure, and academic seriousness. Build authentic relationships with students and contribute to increased student engagement and attendance. Collaborate & Contribute Work closely with DCIs, Special Education staff, ENL teachers, and social workers. Participate actively in professional development and coaching cycles. Engage families in support of student academic progress. Qualifications and Professional Requirements Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area. Valid or pending NYS teacher certification (or eligibility to obtain). Experience working with students with diverse and complex learning needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use data to drive instructional decisions.
Experience teaching high school and Regents-level courses. Experience in charter schools or turnaround settings. Experience supporting over-age, under-credited students. Minimum 2+ years of teaching experience preferred. Master’s degree in Education or related field. Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant content area and a valid or pending NYS teacher certification. Preference is given to candidates with a master's degree and at least 2 years of experience teaching high school or Regents-level courses.
Market context
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