Elementary School Teacher – Leave Replacement

Prospect Schools

. Design and deliver culturally responsive, engaging lessons for intentionally diverse classrooms and varied learning styles .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,000 - $109,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing culturally responsive lessons and delivering objective-driven instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment. Skilled in collaboration with co-teachers and caregivers to enhance student learning and engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Culturally Responsive TeachingObjective-Driven InstructionNew York Teaching License CertificationSpecial Education CertificationCollaboration with Co-Teachers

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Hard Skills

Lesson DesignData-Driven InstructionIntervention StrategiesFeedback ImplementationClassroom Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityEmpathyContinuous Growth Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

New York Teaching License CertificationSpecial Education Certification

Industry Keywords

Culturally Sustaining ClassroomDiverse ClassroomsProfessional DevelopmentCaregiver PartnershipsStudent Accommodations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver culturally responsive, engaging lessons for intentionally diverse classrooms and varied learning styles
Use data, content knowledge, and effective pedagogy to plan objective-driven instruction
Collaborate with co-teachers and instructional leaders through coaching, professional development, and advisory groups
Provide full-group and small-group interventions/SETTs aligned with student accommodations
Establish clear expectations and consistent routines to create a warm, supportive learning environment
Build a culturally sustaining classroom community where students feel known, safe, valued, and respected
Collaborate across grade-level and content teams and participate in professional development
Give and receive feedback to support continuous growth and improve teaching and learning
Build caregiver partnerships through consistent communication and student progress updates
Use caregiver feedback to improve instruction and the learning experience
Coordinate and facilitate family meetings and attend school-wide caregiver events

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have earned a Bachelors Degree.
You have prior teaching experience.
You are in the process of earning or have earned a New York Teaching License Certification.
You have a Special Education Certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week
401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule
Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues