Upper Elementary School STEM Teacher

(2026 - 2027 School Year)

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

What is the Role?

Come teach in an elementary school that feels like an elementary school. The culture of appreciation and recognition stands out through celebrations of culture, professional achievement, and academic success. The joy is palpable in and outside the classroom and our PRIDE values - Personal Power, Reflect, Inspired Action, Dedicated to My Team, Expect Greatness - are what we encourage in our scholars and uphold for each other.

What You’ll Be Asked To Do

Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content; Eureka2/Zearn for Math, Amplify Science; on a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed
Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences
Be punctual and be present
Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff
Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures
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 teaching practice to strengthen student outcomes
Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, whole-school events, daily morning meeting, weekly advisory groups, weekly data meetings, weekly content team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and weekly grade team meetings

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
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
Reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition to develop your teaching craft; hunger and curiosity for learning
Self-awareness insofar as how the outputs of your work contribute to the school’s success
A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
Eagerness to work collaboratively with your coach and grade team
A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity

Who are we?

At Coney Island Prep Upper Elementary School (CIPUES), we focus on developing the full range of critical thinking skills through a rigorous Common Core aligned curriculum, while increasing exposure to electives in the performing arts. Our scholars transition from learning to read, to reading to learn, tackling new skills through our PRIDE Advisory curriculum, and falling deeper in love with learning and developing a growth mindset. We encourage modern mathematics and algorithmic thinking for the 21st century by pairing the EngageNY curriculum with Zearn to teach a conceptually based math program in small groups, while leveraging technology so students are able to work at their own pace and get instant feedback.

Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential. We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes. We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access. We are committed to creating a space where everyone’s identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed. We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.