Classroom Teacher (Elementary, Middle & High School) - J-1 and H-1B Sponsorship Available
Location: Hempstead, Uniondale, and Wyandanch, New York
School Year: 2026–2027
Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
Visa Sponsorship: J-1 and H-1B sponsorship available for successful applicants
About The Academy Charter School
The Academy Charter School is committed to developing world-class, competitive scholars who are prepared to LEARN today, LEAD tomorrow, and SERVE in the future. We foster a rigorous academic environment that promotes excellence, character development, and global citizenship.
Position Overview
The Academy Charter School is seeking dynamic, focused, and accomplished educators to join our teaching team for the 2026–2027 academic year. Opportunities are available at the elementary (K–5) and middle/high school (Grades 6–12) levels across multiple subject areas.
Subject Areas Needed
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
- Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Administration
- Teach students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary
- Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods
- Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
- Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement
- Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school’s formative and summative assessment tools
- Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics
- Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals
- Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential
- Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice
- Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators
- Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios
- Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances
Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $62,500 - $85,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
- Minimum of two years teaching experience
- Able to improve curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team
- Passionately dedicated to school’s mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous education foundation
- Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferred