Elementary School Teacher

Company Overview

ROSALYN YALOW CHARTER SCHOOL is a non-profit K-5 public charter school. Our mission is to eliminate the learning achievement gap for urban children, including students with special needs and English language learners, by using an engaging and demanding curriculum to ensure students graduate at or above grade level in literacy and math.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Rosalyn Yalow is looking for lead classroom teachers who will be responsible for significantly increasing student scores on NYS English language arts and math tests and meet the school’s goal of literacy for all. Teacher compensation is solely based on student outcomes.

Tier I teacher salary: $138,500.

Yalow is chartered as a data-driven school. Tier I teacher candidates must submit a student data portfolio (redacted) along with a written analysis of the data being submitted.

We are seeking experienced teachers for all grades for the 2026–2027 school year.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement Yalow’s CKLA and Singapore math curriculum and assessments with fidelity.
• Use classroom unit assessment data to modify weekly lesson planning.
• Identify students with similar literacy skill deficits and collaborate with the RTI team to tailor specific interventions.
• Track ongoing student intervention plans, and provide data-driven feedback to the Director of Literacy.
• Participate in all professional development programming provided to teachers, including the
• August Summer Teacher Workshop and family home visits.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues to ensure that students observe the school’s high academic expectations and code of conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of prior school data required.
• Initial or permanent NYS Teacher Certificate.
• 4+ years of lead teaching experience.
• Evidence of developing lesson plans aligned with New York State Common Core Standards.
• Familiarity with the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum, Fundations®.

Accepted Data Types (Examples)

• Standardized benchmark/growth tools (strongest):
• NWEA MAP, i-Ready, STAR, Acadience/DIBELS, state assessment trend data (when attributable).
• School-based common assessments (acceptable): network/school interim assessments; unit assessments with common scoring guides; standards-based grading with clear rubrics.
• Classroom-level evidence (supporting).
• Multi-year growth evidence preferred OR repeated exceptional outcomes across cohorts.
• Multiple indicators strongly preferred (2+ data sources).

We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or protected veteran status.