Entry-Level to Experienced Teacher - Brooklyn

To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree before starting first day of work with Success Academy - a background in education is not required.

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community!

We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Hiring for School Year 2026-27!

At Success Academy, we don’t just hire teachers, we build them. You don’t need a background in education to launch your career with us. Whether you’re an athlete, engineer, artist, chess champion, or math whiz, we’ll equip you with the tools, training, and world-class coaching to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Why Success Academy?

More than the highest-performing K-12 charter school network in NYC, Success Academy is a launchpad for careers of significance. Our teachers don’t just show up, they redefine what’s possible for their students and themselves.

What We Look For

Resilience, drive, and a winning mindset: You’ll be challenged. You’ll be coached. You’ll grow. Every day is a chance to push through limits and raise the bar.

A commitment to excellence: You execute a proven playbook. You plan ahead, stay organized, and sweat the details because excellence lives in the little things. You believe structure and consistency create space for kids to thrive, and you don’t cut corners.

Total belief in every student: You’ll never settle for average – not in yourself, not in your students. Here, we 100% commit to getting 100% of our kids into 4-year colleges.

Passion for content and curiosity to grow: You love learning, and it shows. Whether it's literature, math, science, or art, you bring genuine enthusiasm to your subject and a hunger to keep getting better. Feedback isn't just accepted – it’s fuel.

Here’s What You’ll Get A mission with meaning: You’ll play a critical role in shaping the futures of young people and helping them reach their full potential.

Skills that set you apart: Build essential skills like public speaking, strategy, data analysis, leadership, and conflict resolution.

World-class coaching and development : No education background? No problem. We’ll train you—hard—and elevate you even harder.

Key Responsibilities

Lesson Planning and Instruction

  • Study and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.
  • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies to enhance learning.
  • Manage a classroom of 20+ scholars.
Assessment and Evaluation
  • Assess student progress through assignments, tests, and observations.
  • Provide timely feedback and support to help students improve.
  • Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
Classroom Management
  • Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures to maintain a productive learning environment.
Communication and Collaboration
  • Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians regarding academic progress and behavioral issues.
  • Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support student success.
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (a background in education is not required).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Passion for learning and commitment to student development.

Ability to work in person in New York City.

At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our teachers through exceptional pay growth, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career pathways that enable you to advance into leadership within an average of three years!

Health & Wellbeing that Starts Day One

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day. SA covers 82% of our most popular medical insurance plan, or about $9,000 annually, towards your medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employees receive a $50 cellphone stipend every month! ($600 annually)
  • Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
  • Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace.
  • Backup care for children and adults,
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