SY High School Dance and Theatre Teacher

SY 26-27 High School Dance and Theatre Teacher

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Join our “Relationships‑First” team. We invite you to be part of a mission‑aligned culture offering sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills and multidisciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.

• A “Relationships‑First” culture where you’re valued, supported, and included
• Collaborative planning time and mutual support
• Opportunities to lead initiatives that strengthen student growth at every stage of their PreK–12 education
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a competitive compensation package, including a strong benefits program and a 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
• A bilingual, community‑rooted model serving Washington Heights and Inwood including a pantry partnership, Bachata Nights, multicultural festivals, and a reading initiative.

Our high school, opened in Fall 2024, creates opportunities and access beyond core content areas. Our high school community provides students with educators who have great content expertise and passion for their content, while empowering them to have autonomy and resources to get the job done most creatively. We are looking for dedicated, mission‑aligned teachers across grade levels 9‑11. Reporting to our Principal and collaborating with a diverse School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support high academic standards while focusing on students’ social‑emotional needs.

If you believe all students can thrive in a challenging, high‑quality nurturing and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including but not limited to:
  • Interactive, hands‑on, creative learning
  • Use of technology to support instruction in all areas
  • Use of assessment to drive instruction
  • Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
  • Knowledge of co‑teaching strategies
  • Knowledge of ELL strategies
• A strategic, solutions‑focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
• A strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students in both academic and non‑instructional situations, respecting and encouraging student effort.
• Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti‑racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma‑informed practices.
• Self‑reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction.
• A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a relevant content area.
• Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such certification within two years.

At S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students. We support our faculty by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual’s passions and multidisciplinary interests. All faculty and staff are valued professionals and we provide team‑building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions, and more to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square provides competitive salaries. Using two pay scale ranges based on your New York State Certifications, years of experience, and education level, certified teachers’ salary ranges from $66,000 – $122,764 and uncertified teachers’ salary ranges from $63,000 – $119,764.

Additionally, we provide opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with:

• 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• Longevity bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Supportive work environment

School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.