ELA Teacher - High School (26/27 School Year)

Job Description

Job Description

About Brooklyn Lab Schools  

Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike working in a traditional educational environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars, and our leaders know our scholars by name. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is known. 

In addition to teaching their course, our faculty understand the value of collaboration.  They share best practices across the network, mentor young educators who serve as Small Group Instructors, get and implement feedback from coaches and their instructional lead, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.  

Our focus on the whole scholar and in building our school community has established Brooklyn Lab as one of the best schools in the country for academic growth, adding two and three years of academic growth on average for our scholars.  We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning.

About a Teacher Position at Brooklyn Lab

A teacher at Brooklyn LAB is mission-driven and responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. In alignment with Brooklyn LAB’s commitment to college persistence and opportunity for historically underserved students, this role creates a structured, engaging classroom environment where adolescents are challenged academically, supported socially and emotionally, and held to consistently high expectations.

A BK Lab teacher designs thoughtful lessons, uses data to inform instruction, and provides timely, actionable feedback to ensure student growth and mastery of content. Through strong relationships with students and families, collaboration with colleagues, and reinforcement of school-wide systems and norms, the teacher contributes to a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented community where all students are empowered to thrive beyond high school.  A BK Lab teacher is committed to their students’ growth, while also deeply invested in their own learning and growth.

Beyond academics, a Brooklyn LAB teacher is committed to students’ holistic development. They mentor, advocate, and guide students through challenges, helping them navigate opportunities and obstacles both in school and in their broader lives. Through strong relationships with students and families, collaboration with colleagues, and reinforcement of school-wide systems and norms, they contribute to a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented community where all students are empowered to thrive beyond high school.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commit to internalizing the provided curriculum to prepare every student for high school graduation and success in a four-year college or university.
• Provide instruction utilizing rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core.
• Facilitate student learning and differentiation, and embody our ‘inclusion for all’ model by utilizing differentiation and small group instruction to get results 
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform and improve instruction.
• Lead and own the results of advisories that target the social-emotional needs of our scholars.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in English language and/or literature, creative writing, General Education or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Certification to teach in New York State
• At least 2 years of teaching experience; with experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred
• A proven record of academic achievement as a student and an educator
• Commitment to LAB’s mission and vision for excellence
• A growth mindset and the ability to work as part of a team
• Comfort with accountability and the ability to absorb feedback for the development of your craft and the scholars in your care

Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $67,500 - $104,000, commensurate with experience and education.  In addition to competitive salaries, Brooklyn LAB benefits package includes the following listed below:

• 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
• Short- & long-term disability for eligible employees
• Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)
• Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
• An individual professional development allowance per school year

BECOME BROOKLYN LAB!

Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds, and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).