Music Teacher

Manhattan Charter Schools (the Schools) are two high-performing charter schools located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The Schools are committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success.

In 2012, MCS opened Manhattan Charter School 2 (MCS2), a replication of MCS located a few blocks away, expanding on the groundwork laid by MCS and bringing high levels of academic achievement to more students. Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential. Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.

Lead Teacher What our teachers mean to us - At Manhattan Charter School, we believe teacher effectiveness is the key to high student achievement.

Responsibilities

Executes the mission of MCS including: high academic achievement; integration of the core learning disciplines; the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning; and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards, and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be.

Requirements

Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal

Qualifications

Master's degree in Education required Minimum of two years teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability Belief in and alignment with Manhattan Charter School's core beliefs and educational philosophy Valid New York State Certification is helpful but not required

Compensation

60,000 - 80,0000 per year To Apply Apply Here!