5th Grade Teacher

Reporting to the Academic Dean, the Teacher will build meaningful relationships with students, implement a Common Core–aligned curriculum, and collaborate with grade teams, leadership teams, and student support teams to analyze data and drive instruction. The role is an exciting opportunity to lead excellent instruction and foster a positive school culture for all learners.

• Work with co‑teacher (as relevant) to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels.
• Implement a Common Core‑aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school‑wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research‑based best practices to support all learners.
• Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings (such as grade team meetings, Student Support Meetings, IEP Meetings, etc.), collaborative planning, and professional development including an annual summer institute.
• Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress of all students in the classroom.
• Analyze assessment data and daily data including Exit Tickets and Do Now’s to inform instruction.
• Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships.
• Work with the Student Culture Team and Student Support Team to create and progress monitor individual plans for students, as needed.
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school‑wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans.
• Work with grade team, leadership team, and related service providers to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team‑wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars’ progress toward academic, social‑emotional, and behavioral goals with families.
• Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• New York State certification in subject area preferred.
• At least two years of teaching experience with a record of improving student achievement preferred.
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of students, families, and community.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (colleagues, students, families).
• Commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM.

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• Flexible medical health plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Choice among a variety of medical plans tailored to employee needs.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits (parking and transit).
• Fitness and entertainment discounts.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to tenure.
• Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses.
• Discounted school meals through in‑house Scratch Food Program.
• Tuition reimbursement support.
• Professional development fund.
• School‑based 10‑month employees receive approximately 40 days off throughout the school year, including holidays, breaks, personal days, and wellness days, plus summer break.

• Salary range for incoming teachers: $75,000 to $100,000, adjusted for years of experience.
• Additional compensation for teachers with a Master’s degree or NYS Special Education certifications.
• Eligibility for annual salary increases based on tenure and performance; salaries for teachers who continue at DREAM can exceed the incoming teacher band.
• DREAM is committed to upholding highly competitive salaries within the highest quartile of NYC Charter Schools.

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. We are committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters. Our staff reflects the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, and our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We work to ensure that all voices are heard and that youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream and the tools to make those dreams a reality.