2026-27 Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

2026-27 Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Bronx, NY

Brilla Schools, a growing K‑8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue. Our classically inspired approach combines a content‑rich curriculum, inquiry‑driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs.

• Understanding, planning, and executing key elements of innovative pedagogy, co‑teaching practices, and data‑based decision‑making through a deep love of learning.
• Establishing and maintaining a highly structured and welcoming classroom culture where scholars are supported in developing their internalization and mastery of virtue.
• Providing a model of courage, justice, wisdom, and self‑control, while championing a positive, flexible attitude and solution‑based approach to challenges.
• Accepting, implementing, and seeking feedback, and managing multiple concurrent tasks to inspire outstanding achievement in scholars.
• Developing meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues to inspire love of learning and exceptional academic success.

• Participating in ongoing professional development, including formal and informal observation and coaching cycles.
• Implementing student‑work protocols and data‑analysis practices, and urgently responding to student data.
• Establishing and communicating standards and content‑based objectives and regularly evaluating student progress toward mastery.
• Internalizing the provided curriculum (Wit and Wisdom) and teaching rigorous, classically‑inspired lessons that align with Brilla’s ambitious growth targets.
• Collaborating vertically with content teachers and laterally with grade‑level teachers.
• Partnering with families to nurture a home‑to‑school connection that fosters shared accountability for scholars’ outcomes.

• Unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to Brilla Schools’ educational mission.
• Relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Current teaching certification as a Middle School and/or ELA teacher (strongly preferred).
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Relevant educational setting experience with demonstrated student results (preferred).
• Special Education credential and experience (strongly preferred).

• Comprehensive Professional Development:
  More than 225 hours annually, including two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions.
• Community and Culture:
  An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year.
• Flexible Health Coverage:
  Full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans through Cigna and Anthem provider networks.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Salary range of  71,020 to  119,000, varying within the range based on knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Retirement Plans: 403(b) and 401(k) options with matching contributions.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Generous paid time off, DOE‑aligned school calendar, and wellness resources.

Brilla Schools is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.