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Coney Island Prep

2026-2027 High School English Teacher

Coney Island Prep, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School Brooklyn, New York

Overview As an English Teacher, you are driven by your passion for reading, writing, and grammar. You create a healthy and safe space for scholars to engage in classroom discussion, you guide them through the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words and rules of composition. You assign books and essays for students to read and teach them how to identify themes, points of view, and build their skills for interpreting literature. An English Teacher is a cultivator of listening, speaking, and comprehension, and a champion of all our students’ voices. Our High School uses Springboard and Quill for English. These curricula aim to serve as windows and mirrors for our students to help them understand more about the world and themselves. Courses offered include, but are not limited to:

Critical Reading I and II

AP Literature and AP Language

Responsibilities

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 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 engaging 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 practice, and office hours once a week

Qualifications

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

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 valuing diversity and inclusivity

Who are we? Coney Island Prep High School is a college preparatory public charter high school located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn. Since its first graduating class in 2017, CIPHS has supported students through a rigorous AP-and-career-ready curriculum in a supportive environment with extracurricular opportunities. All CIPHS seniors are eligible for tuition assistance and financial support starting at a baseline amount of $3,000 annually through the PRIDE Promise Scholarship.

Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We strive to remove barriers to opportunity and to create an environment where every candidate can demonstrate their qualifications without being hindered by access issues. We are intentional about examining our organizational culture and traditions to ensure people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work.

Benefits and Compensation

Lead teachers are provided with salaries that are highly competitive and equity-centered. The salary range for this role is $71,250–$97,750.

As a regular full-time employee, you are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with matching, and Paid Family Leave.

Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to necessary technology and resources.

Are you “All In?” This position starts in August 2026. To apply, head to our Careers Page.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Coney Island Prep 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 welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

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