Elementary Teacher
About the job
- Elementary teaching certification or at least one year of teaching experience in a charter, public, or private school.
- Lead scholars toward academic gains, with mastery and advanced mastery of grade-level Common Core State Standards.
- Establish and maintain a structured classroom culture in which scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship.
- Study, practice, and execute lessons that guide scholars toward mastery of daily standard-aligned objectives using the school's rigorous classical curriculum.
- Revise lessons for clarity, rigor, and relevance with guidance and support from instructional coaches.
- Collect and analyze academic and behavior data to identify scholar needs.
- Collaborate in teams and with coaches to resolve challenges and implement instructional improvements driven by quantitative and qualitative data.
- Proactively seek and implement feedback from team leaders and coaches to improve teaching practice.
- Experience working at a high-performing charter school.
- Experience teaching in a high-performing urban school.
About the company
Classical Charter Schools provides K–8 education in the Bronx built on a classical curriculum. Its mission is to prepare scholars for the future by combining Latin starting in 3rd grade, arts, debate, character development, and a highly structured learning environment with data-driven instruction. Teachers receive frequent observations, coaching, and monthly professional development to improve teaching and track student growth, while students participate in a Latin-focused trip to Italy in 8th grade. The network is the highest performing non-CMO charter group in New York City and has earned National Blue Ribbon awards. It differentiates itself through a classical program, strong educator development, and active community partnerships that extend opportunities for families in the South Bronx. The goal is to develop citizens of impeccable character who are prepared for high school, college, and beyond, and to provide families with access to elite academic options.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fall 2026 enrollment remains open, supporting continued demand and seat filling.
- The new 44,700-square-foot campus expands capacity for 372 students initially.
- Leadership launched EAP, Calm, and gym reimbursements to reduce staff burnout.
What critics are saying
- New South Bronx campus completion in fall 2028 creates execution and enrollment risk.
- NYC co-location fights continue; 2018 DOE appeal shows structural facility dependence.
- High concentration in the Bronx leaves one market shock threatening the whole network.
What makes Classical Charter Schools unique
- Bronx classical curriculum drives 96% English and 98% math proficiency in 2025.
- Network serves about 1,600 students across multiple Bronx K-8 campuses.
- Baird financed a $40 million South Bronx campus, signaling lender confidence.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Student Loan Counseling
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Reimbursement Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
- Wellness Program