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DREAM
6th Grade Science Teacher (Parental Leave Replacement)
K-12
Rive
Edtech.com's Summary
DREAM is hiring a 6th Grade Science Teacher (Parental Leave Replacement). The teacher will build relationships with students, implement Common Core-aligned curriculum, analyze student data collaboratively, and contribute to a positive school culture. This temporary role lasts from December 2026 to April/May 2027, focusing on improving student outcomes through excellent instruction and teamwork.
Highlights
- Teach 6th grade science using a Common Core-aligned curriculum and research-based methods.
- Collaborate with co-teachers, grade teams, leadership, and student support staff to monitor and enhance student progress.
- Analyze assessment data such as Exit Tickets and Do Nows to inform instruction and interventions.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families to support academic and social-emotional growth.
- Participate in grade team meetings, Student Support Meetings, IEP meetings, and professional development including an annual summer institute.
- Follow school protocols for lesson planning, classroom management, and behavior plans.
- Temporary position from December 2026 to late April/early May 2027, covering parental leave.
- Salary ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 annually, prorated for the temporary term, with additional compensation for Master’s degrees and NYS Special Education certifications.
- Requires experience or ability to work within a diverse, equity-focused educational environment serving primarily Black and Hispanic youth.
- Reports to the Academic Dean and aligns with DREAM’s mission and values promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
6th Grade Science Teacher (Parental Leave Replacement) Full Description
Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schoolsâgrowing our organizationâs impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Academic Dean, the Teacher will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with students, implementing a Common Core-aligned curriculum, and working with their grade team, leadership team, and student support team to analyze data to drive instruction. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about improving student outcomes by leading excellent instruction and building a positive school culture for all learners.
- Work with co-teacher (as relevant) to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels;
- Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners;
- Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings (such as grade team meetings, Student Support Meetings, IEP Meetings, etc.), collaborative planning, and professional development including an annual summer institute;
- Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress for all students in the classroom;
- Analyze assessment data and daily data including Exit Tickets and Do Now’s to inform instruction;
- Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships;
- Work with Student Culture Team and Student Support Team to create and progress monitor individual plans for students, as needed;
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school-wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans;
- Work with grade team, leadership team, and related service providers to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions-oriented mindset;
- Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars’ progress towards academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals and with families;
- Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.
- This is a temporary position to fill in for a parental leave. Expected length of employment is December 2026 until late April/early May 2027.
- The salary range for incoming teachers is $75,000 to $100,000 per year. As this is a temporary position, yearly salary will be prorated for the length of employment.
- Additional compensation is added for incoming teachers with Master's degrees and NYS Special Education certifications.
- DREAM is committed to upholding highly competitive salaries and ensuring teacher pay is within the highest quartile of NYC Charter Schools.
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation mattersâit enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dreamâalong with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
If you are a current DREAM employee, please click here to review our Internal Selection Process before applying.
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