Teaching in NYC - No Teaching Experience Required

About the role

This role prepares scholars from low-income neighborhoods for college and leadership. Extensive training and a proven curriculum replace the need for prior education background. You will analyze instructional materials to ensure strict alignment with curriculum standards and the specific needs of scholars. You will manage a classroom environment that effectively serves groups larger than twenty students using varied strategies and technologies. You will track student progress meticulously through assignments, tests, and observations while maintaining accurate records. You will provide targeted feedback and support to help students improve their academic outcomes and build confidence. You will collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to ensure success across the entire school community. You will demonstrate a drive for excellence by setting ambitious goals and persisting through hard challenges with grit and determination. You will display confidence and presence while leading and inspiring scholars and peers in every learning moment.

Key facts

What you'll do

Analyze instructional materials and apply them to align with curriculum standards for scholars.

Manage classroom environments for groups larger than twenty students while utilizing varied strategies and technologies.

Track student progress through assignments, tests, and observations, and maintain records accurately.

Provide feedback and support to help students improve their outcomes and close learning gaps.

Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administration to support success across the school community.

Demonstrate a drive for excellence by setting ambitious goals and persisting through hard challenges.

Display confidence and presence while leading and inspiring scholars and peers in the classroom.

Deepen passion for content in literature, science, history, and/or math through independent study and application.

Organize multiple responsibilities around competing priorities using strong planning and organizational skills.

Build trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Show intellectual curiosity by welcoming feedback and coaching to master new skills quickly.

View setbacks as growth opportunities, demonstrating resilience, grit, and determination daily.

Utilize strong planning skills to manage complex priorities and ensure instructional goals are met.

Contribute to a culture of excellence where every scholar receives the support needed to thrive.

Requirements

The posting states a minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant professional setting.

A bachelor's degree must be earned before the first day of work in this role.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills must be demonstrated consistently with students and families.

Passion for learning and commitment to student development must be evident in diverse settings and situations.

The ability to work in person in New York City must be consistent and reliable for all scheduled days.

Drive for excellence is shown by setting ambitious goals and persisting through hard challenges without giving up.

Confidence and presence are displayed when leading and inspiring scholars, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Passion for content areas such as literature, science, history, and/or math must be deepened independently over time.

Multiple responsibilities must be organized and planned around competing priorities without losing focus.

Strong planning skills are used to manage complex tasks, deadlines, and classroom objectives effectively.

Trusting relationships are built with people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Intellectual curiosity is shown by actively seeking feedback and coaching to master new skills and methods.

Setbacks are responded to as growth opportunities, demonstrating resilience, determination, and a growth mindset.

Nice to have

Letters of recommendation written at the middle school and high school level may be provided as part of the evaluation of candidacy.

Practical notes

This position requires in-person presence in New York City at all times during the scheduled work period.

The role involves ongoing training, coaching, and access to rapid career advancement opportunities within the network.

Typical interview steps

Education interviews usually include a sample lesson or training session, a planning exercise, and behavioral questions.

Candidates may be asked to explain how they adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of different learners.

Qualifications and relevant teaching experience carry the most weight in the evaluation process.

Interviewers often request a sample lesson or a training plan that demonstrates instructional planning skills.

Showing how you adapt to different learners is the strongest signal of your potential success in this role.

Good to know

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts on day one along with mental health support and backup care for families.

Questions to ask

Good questions to ask the employer in the interview include what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made.

Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received and demonstrates long-term interest in the organization.

Employers expect candidates to ask thoughtful questions, and good questions show preparation and genuine interest in the role.

Career growth

Education careers at Success Academy grow from teacher or trainer to lead roles, head of department, and program director positions.

Some education professionals move into curriculum design, edtech, or training leadership pathways over time.

Evidence of learner outcomes and measurable student growth drives progression and advancement opportunities.

Education careers reward consistent learner results and leadership within collaborative teams.

Curriculum design and teacher development pathways open the door to senior roles and increased responsibility.