High School Math Teacher

What is the Role?

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School – Brooklyn, New York

Bring your high-level math skills to Coney Island Prep to foster passion and mastery for our high school scholars. As a Math Teacher, you will encourage the development of problem solving, logical reasoning, and flexible thinking skills. Math Teachers prepare assignments, homework, and tests to enhance knowledge and understanding, and assess student progress and abilities throughout the school year. At our high school, we employ Carnegie Learning for Mathematics curriculum.

• Internalize standards-aligned curriculum and content
• On a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed
• 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 and action plan using instructional and culture data to improve teaching practice and strengthen student outcomes
• Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences
• Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content and grade team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and office hours once a week

• 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 to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines
• Culturally responsive and age-appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
• Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity

Coney Island Prep High School is a college preparatory, public charter high school located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn. CIPHS enrolls approximately 350 students in grades 9-12, with 75 students in the senior class. Since its first graduating class in 2017, every CIPHS senior graduates with college acceptances in hand. Scholars engage in a rigorous curriculum with AP courses, College and Career Readiness classes, in a supportive, small-school environment with extracurricular opportunities from sports to enrichment clubs and leadership opportunities.

All CIPHS seniors are eligible for tuition assistance and financial support through the PRIDE Promise Scholarship.

Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We respond to different points of access to maximize potential and are intentional about examining our organization culture and challenging traditions to create an inclusive environment.

• Lead teachers are provided with competitive salaries aligned with experience, in the range of $71,250-$97,750
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with match, and Paid Family Leave
• Mac Book Air and necessary technology and resources are provided

This position starts in August 2026. To apply, please visit our Careers Page.

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all candidates can demonstrate their qualifications.