Middle School Math Teacher

Reporting to the Academic Dean, the Teacher will build meaningful relationships with students, implement a Common Core‑aligned curriculum, and collaborate with grade team, leadership and student support teams to analyze data to drive instruction.

• Work with co‑teacher 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 (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 for 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 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 towards academic, social‑emotional, and behavioral goals and 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 record of improving student achievement preferred;
• A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;
• Desire and ability to receive and implement feedback;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students, families);
• A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students;
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred;
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

• Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
• The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
• Dental and vision plans;
• Disability benefits;
• Life insurance;
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
• Flexible spending account options;
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
• Fitness and entertainment discounts;
• A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
• Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;
• Discounted school meals through our in‑house Scratch Food Program;
• Tuition reimbursement support;
• Access to a professional development fund;
• School‑based 10‑month employees have approximately 40 days off throughout the school year, including holidays, school breaks, personal days and wellness days, in addition to summer break;
• Benefits are subject to change.
• The salary range for incoming teachers is $75,000 to $100,000. New teacher salaries are determined based on the number of years of experience as a teacher.
• Additional compensation is added for incoming teachers with Master’s degrees and NYS Special Education certifications.
• Teachers are eligible for annual salary increases based on tenure and performance; salaries for teachers who continue on at DREAM can exceed the incoming teacher band above.
• DREAM is committed to upholding highly competitive salaries and ensuring teacher pay is within the highest quartile of NYC Charter Schools.