Financial Literacy Teacher (5th-8th) at Riverton Street Charter School

Financial Literacy Teacher (5th-8th) at Riverton Street Charter School Saint Albans, NY, United States Job Description School Information: Located in St. Albans, NY, Riverton Charter Academy opened in 2010 and serves students K-8. At Riverton, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Riverton Charter School click here. Why Choose Riverton Charter School: Supported by an experienced leadership team. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional classes, tools and resources. Academically outperformed the district for the past 12 years on the state test. Safe learning environment. Competitive benefits at affordable rates. Duties and Responsibilities Plan and deliver standards-aligned financial literacy instruction that meets New York State education requirements. Develop engaging lesson plans using evidence-based instructional practices and real-world financial scenarios. Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction based on student performance. Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, critical thinking, and responsible decision‑making. Teach topics including personal budgeting, banking, credit, debt management, investing, taxes, insurance, consumer protection, entrepreneurship, and financial goal setting. Integrate technology and instructional resources to enhance student learning. Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and learning needs of students. Collaborate with school leadership, counselors, teachers, and support staff to promote student achievement. Communicate regularly with students and families regarding academic progress and classroom expectations. Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance in accordance with school policies. Participate in professional development, staff meetings, parent conferences, and school events. Maintain compliance with all school, network, state, and federal policies and regulations. Travel requirements: Minimal travel may be required for professional development, training, or school-related events. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 2.0 GPA or greater required. Valid New York State teaching certification required or ability to obtain appropriate certification in accordance with NYSED requirements. Prior classroom teaching experience preferred. Experience teaching financial literacy, business, economics, mathematics, social studies, or career readiness preferred. Experience working with diverse student populations preferred. Strong knowledge of personal finance principles and financial literacy concepts. Strong classroom management and instructional planning skills. Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction accordingly. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal‑opportunity employer. $81,512.00 to $89,906.00 is the pay range for this role. Pay determination is based on experience, education, internal equity, and market as defined by NHA. Job Info Job Identification 64996 Job Category Teacher Posting Date 07/14/2026, 06:11 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 11834 Riverton St, Saint Albans, NY, 11412, US #J-18808-Ljbffr National Heritage Academies