[School Year 2026- 2027] High School AP Research (Humanities) Teacher

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Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day,

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Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

Reporting to the Academic Dean, the High School AP Research (ELA) Teacher will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with students, implementing a Common Core-aligned curriculum, and working with their grade team, leadership team, and student support team to analyze data to drive instruction. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about improving student outcomes by leading excellent instruction and building a positive school culture for all learners.

Work with co-teacher (as relevant) to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels;

Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners;

Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings (such as grade team meetings, Student Support Meetings, IEP Meetings, etc.), collaborative planning, and professional development including an annual summer institute;

Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress for all students in the classroom;

Analyze assessment data and daily data including Exit Tickets and Do Now’s to inform instruction;

Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships;

Work with Student Culture Team and Student Support Team to create and progress monitor individual plans for students, as needed;

Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school-wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans;

Work with grade team, leadership team, and related service providers to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions-oriented mindset;

Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars’ progress towards academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals and with families;

Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree required;

New York State certification in subject area preferred;

At least two years of teaching experience with record of improving student achievement preferred;

A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;

Desire and ability to receive and implement feedback;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students, families);

A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students;

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred;

A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

What We Offer

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✓Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;

✓The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;

✓Dental and vision plans;

✓Disability benefits;

✓Life insurance;

✓Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;

✓Flexible spending account options;

✓Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);

✓Fitness and entertainment discounts;

✓A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);

✓403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;

✓Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses;

✓Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;

✓Tuition reimbursement support;

✓Access to a professional development fund;

✓School-based 12-month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days.

✓Benefits are subject to change.

✓The salary range for incoming teachers is $75,000 to $100,000. New teacher salaries are determined based on the number of years of experience as a teacher.

✓Additional compensation is added for incoming teachers with Master's degrees and NYS Special Education certifications.

✓Teachers are eligible for annual salary increases based on tenure and performance; salaries for teachers who continue on at DREAM can exceed the incoming teacher band above.

✓DREAM is committed to upholding highly competitive salaries and ensuring teacher pay is within the highest quartile of NYC Charter Schools.