Social Studies Teacher

Pharos Academy Charter School is a K-12 urban public education institution that prepares Bronx students for success in college and the innovation economy.

Open Position for 2024-2025 School Year
Middle School Social Studies

Teacher Vision
Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback.
In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels.

Core Competencies of Strong Applicants (New and Experienced)

• Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class.
• Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students.
• Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals.
• Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve.
• Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core beliefs and educational viewpoint.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly increase (based on performance driving student outcomes). Starting salary range is $80,000 - $90,000.
• $500/mo Rent Stipend offered for Bronx residents (offered for up to 3 years).
• 401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical/Dental/Vision (80-100% of premium covered over 4 years).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employees.
• Classrooms fully stocked with 1:1 technology and all essential classroom supplies.

Teacher Support and Development

• Weekly one-on-one coaching & collaborative department meetings.
• Monthly professional development.
• Summer Professional Development Institute.
• New & Emerging Teacher Training.

Teacher Performance Outcomes

• At minimum, 75% of all students will reach proficiency in Social Studies as measured by internal interim assessments and regents exam (if applicable).
• At minimum, 75% of students will write at or above grade level as measured by internal writing performance tasks.
• Teacher will score proficient in classroom management and youth development as measured by student referral numbers, suspensions, and internal measurement tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in education or History related field of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 overall.
• Strong understanding of Global and U.S. History and how it relates to the world today.
• Experience working with school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

Pharos Academy is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all teachers and staff members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.