<p>Elective Teacher for School Year 2026-2027</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Job Title: Elective Teacher</p> <p>Location: Northside Charter High School - Brooklyn, NY (Onsite)</p> <p>Job Type: Full Time</p> <p>Start Date: August 16, 2025</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>Northside Charter High School is a public, college-preparatory charter school serving grades 9-12 in North Williamsburg/Greenpoint (Brooklyn, New York). Our mission is to provide an enriching and innovative learning environment where students achieve postsecondary readiness, and our vision is that college completion becomes both expectation and reality for all students. We pursue this mission through an explicit IDEA commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Anti-Racism, actively dismantling barriers and treating every identity as an asset.</p> <p>Our community lives on four core values; Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, which guide every policy and interaction.</p> <p>About the Role</p> <p>We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Elective Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will empower students to reach their full academic potential and prepare them for success in college, career, and beyond. You will cultivate a rigorous yet supportive learning environment that builds student confidence and fosters a college-going culture.</p> <p>Core Responsibilities</p> <p>Promote College & Career Exploration</p> <ul> <li>Motivate students to enroll in honors, AP, or dual-credit courses. </li></ul> <p>Build a Supportive Learning Community</p> <ul> <li> <p>Develop strong, trusting relationships with students.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide consistent academic coaching and personal mentorship.</p> </li></ul> <p>Collaborate with Key Stakeholders</p> <ul> <li> <p>Work closely with the department team, content teachers, families, and guidance to provide integrated student support.</p> </li><li> <p>Contribute to interdisciplinary planning and department/team meetings.</p> </li></ul> <p>Engage in Ongoing Professional Development</p> <ul> <li>Continuously reflect on and improve instructional practice. </li></ul> <p>Key Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a focus on accountability and follow-through</p> </li><li> <p>Growth mindset and belief in every student's potential, especially first-generation college-goers</p> </li><li> <p>Adaptability and teamwork, with a willingness to learn and collaborate in a dynamic school environment</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in education or related field; teaching certification preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Prior experience working in diverse, high-needs school communities.</p> </li></ul> <p>Employment & Compliance Notices</p> <p>Employment at Northside Charter High School is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. All offers are contingent on NYSED fingerprint clearance and satisfactory background checks.</p> <p>Northside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic and comply fully with Title IX. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Chief Finance & Operations Officer, 424 Leonard St., 4th Fl., Brooklyn NY 11222, CFO@northsidechs.org.</p> <p>Include shift schedule</p> <p>Not Included</p> <p>Include budgeted hours</p> <p>Not Included</p>