Middle School Math Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Middle School Math and/or Science Teacher for Child Welfare-Focused Charter School

Mott Haven Academy is a public charter school in the Bronx focused on the needs of children in the child welfare system. Since our founding in 2008, our goal has been to permanently remove the barriers students face by providing comprehensive support services in academic settings. We use leading social-emotional learning curriculum to help vulnerable children - many of who are survivors of trauma, abuse, or neglect- regulate their emotions and do their best learning.

As our school is expanding in size and adding grades, we are seeking teachers who are dedicated to progressive teaching practices and providing high quality educational opportunities to underserved communities

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Our outstanding educators are provided with unmatched opportunities for rewarding professional growth, are committed to using data to improve student results, possess exceptional professionalism, and embrace our school’s belief that all students, regardless of economic status or family structure, are entitled to learn in a system that gives them the best chance for succes

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Innovates with curriculum and pedagogy – We seek to support scholars in taking ownership of their learning. All staff actively participate in designing and facilitating highly engaging, rigorous learning experiences with resources and scaffolds that allow scholars to lead their own learn

ing.Practices social justice – Design, facilitate and participate in experiences and conversations that relate to race, gender, class and sexual identity in ways that empower scholars and foster commun

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Leads through uncertainty – In order to achieve dramatically better outcomes for young people, sometimes there is no precedent for the strategies we employ. We need staff that can demonstrate leadership and try new approaches to achieve breakthrough results. All staff contribute to, and learn from, these experie

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Benefits for Tea

• chers:Competitive Salary (outpaces DOE
• scale)401k Contribution Ma
• tchingMedical and Dental Be
• nefitsGenerous Leave Policy All DOE Ho
• lidaysProfessional development, with a focus on social-emotional le
• arningFamily-style community meal program, including healthy breakfast and lunch for te
• achersTuition reimbursement available to qualifying team m
• embersGraduate and certification programs through Relay Graduate School of Education (Full tuition coverage by employer) for qualifying cand

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School Ame

• nities:Comprehensive mental health services for students and f
• amiliesInteractive White Boards in all classrooms and chromebooks for s
• tudentsOut of classroom behavior
• supportBright, environmentally friendly building with outdoor
• accessSteps from 6 train (two stops from Manhattan) and Inters

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Responsib

• ilities:Collaborate with colleagues to develop and teach highly engaging, academically rigorous curriculum and lessons, aligned with Common Core S
• tandardsInspire students to dedicate themselves fully to their e
• ducationAnalyze assessment data and use data to inform ins
• tructionParticipate in and facilitate restorative circles as a means of fostering scholar investment in community and resolving
• conflictEngage actively in professional growth through the development of a personalized learning plan and attendance at staff orientation during the last two weeks o
• f AugustMaintain proactive relationships with scholars and their
• familiesParticipate in and lead elements of a summer program for new scholars during the last two weeks o
• f AugustOther duties, as needed and assigned by school

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Quali

• ficationsTwo or more years of teaching experience strongly
• preferredMaster’s Degree in Special Education preferred; NYS SPED Teaching Certification
• preferredOutstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge
• studentsUnwavering conviction that all students can learn at a h
• igh levelSpanish language proficien