Middle School ELA Teacher

Position: 2026-2027 Middle School ELA Teacher
Middle School ELA Teacher

(2026 - 2027 School Year)

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

What is the Role?

A true lover of words, reading, writing, and grammar are what drive you as an ELA Teacher. You create a healthy and safe space for scholars to engage in classroom discussion, you guide them through the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words and rules of composition. You assign books and essays for students to read and teach them how to identify themes, points of view, and build their skills for interpreting literature.

An ELA Teacher is a cultivator of listening, speaking, and comprehension, and a champion of all our students' voices. Our Middle School uses Wit & Wisdom and Quill for English language arts. These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors for our students to help them understand more about the world and themselves.

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

* Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff

* Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, procedures and feedback

* 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 your teaching practice to 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

* Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, whole-school events, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and weekly grade team meetings

* Foster student ownership and engagement that encourages student-led discussions, independent routines, and accountability for high-quality work products that reflect their ideas and experiences.

* Demonstrate a reflective and solutions-oriented approach by actively seeking and responding to feedback, maintaining a high level of professional integrity, and collaborating with colleagues and school leaders to continuously strengthen teaching practice and school culture.

* Cultivate a structured and supportive classroom community that prioritizes strong relationships, clear expectations, and a student-centered approach to behavior management, ensuring all students feel affirmed, engaged, and motivated to learn.

What You'll Need

* Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep's mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism

* Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice

* Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required, Master's degree strongly preferred; we offer $2,000 towards the completion of a Master's degree and NY State certification within two years of employment

* Passion for and expertise in your content area; experience with intended grade level preferred

* Experience with Google Suite, Mac Books, Chromebooks, and flat panels

* Cultural competencies and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference

* Culturally responsive and age appropriate conflict resolution skills

* Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines for deliverables

* Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop; curiosity and the tendency to ask questions of your colleagues in order to learn and improve

* A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence

* Eagerness to work collaboratively…