SY High School Humanities Teacher

12 Sherman Ave, New York, New York, United States

Join School in the Square in reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood. A tuition‑free public charter school, we were founded in 2016 on our "relationships first" philosophy: making sure that we engage, educate, and empower our students, families, and professional team members. We invite you to be a part of a 175+ team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on relationships‑first collaboration and mutual support.

As a "relationships first" community, we demonstrate care for colleagues, students and families, commit to learning and growing together, invest in relationship‑building work, and support each other with competitive benefits including a 6% 401(k) match, 93% coverage of healthcare premiums, generous full company closures and PTO policies, and more!

Our high school opened its doors in Fall 2024, creating opportunities and access for our students that go beyond core content areas. We provide educators with great content expertise and passion, while empowering them with the autonomy and resources to get the job done in the most creative, effective, and fulfilling way possible.

We are looking for dedicated, mission‑aligned teachers across grade levels 9‑10. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social‑emotional needs of all students.

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including interactive, hands‑on, creative learning.
• Experienced with technology to support instruction in all areas.
• Uses assessment to drive instruction.
• Differentiates curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Knowledgeable about co‑teaching strategies and ELL strategies.
• A strategic, solutions‑focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
• A strong relationship builder, getting personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students in both academic and non‑instructional situations, respecting and encouraging student effort.
• Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti‑racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma‑informed practices.
• Self‑reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction.
• Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area.
• Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years.

At S2, we care for our staff as much as our students. We support our faculty and staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on individual passions and multi‑disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we provide team‑building, collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions, and more to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square offers ultra competitive salaries. Using two pay scale ranges based on your New York State Certifications, years of experience and education level, certified teachers salary ranges from $66,000 – $122,764 and uncertified teachers salary ranges from $63,000 – $119,764.

• 401(k) program with a 6% organizational match.
• 93% coverage of healthcare premiums.
• Longevity bonus.
• Generous paid time off.
• A supportive work environment.

School in the Square understands that specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.