Job Description

2026-2027 High School Physics Teacher

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

What is the Role?

Bring your passion for discovery to Coney Island Prep as our High School Science Teacher. We are especially seeking educators with experience teaching Physics. In this role, you will teach 11th and 12th grade scholars, including 1-2 sections of Physics aligned to the NYS Regents exam and 2-3 sections of Conceptual Physics. You will create rigorous, engaging learning experiences through hands-on experiments and inquiry-driven instruction, helping scholars connect scientific concepts to their lived experiences. Our Physics Teacher empowers scholars to make sense of the world through motion, energy, forces, and the universe. They design and deliver standards-aligned instruction that centers scholar thinking and engagement. This educator prioritizes discourse, conceptual understanding, and scholar ownership of learning, using data to adjust instruction and ensure all scholars master grade-level content. As part of the Science Team at Coney Island Prep, they foster curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence, preparing all scholars for success in college-level coursework.

What You'll Be Asked To Do

• Implement standards-aligned curriculum and content
• On a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed
• Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff
• Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures
• Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all our stakeholders.
• Analyze and action plan using instructional and culture data to improve teaching practice and strengthen student outcomes
• Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results-oriented, and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences
• Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, daily homeroom, bi-weekly advisory groups, weekly content and grade team meetings, whole-staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and office hours once a week

What You'll Need

• Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep's mission, beliefs, and values and its commitment to anti-racism
• Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice
• Bachelor's degree and NYS teaching certification required, Master's degree strongly preferred; we offer $2,000 towards the completion of a Master's degree and NY State certification within two years of employment
• Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference
• Culturally responsive and age appropriate conflict resolution skills
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness; accuracy; and consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines
• Self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
• Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students and staff, while demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity

Who are we?

Coney Island Prep High School is a college preparatory, public charter high school located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn and is the first charter school located in Community School District 21. Founded in 2013, CIPHS enrolls approximately 350 students in grades 9-12, with 75 students in the senior class. Since its first graduating class in 2017, every CIPHS senior graduates with college acceptances in hand. Scholars dive into a rigorous curriculum rich with AP courses, College and Career Readiness classes, all in a supportive, small-school environment with extracurricular opportunities from sports to enrichment clubs and leadership opportunities. CIPHS seniors are eligible for coverage of college expenses and financial support ensuring that over 80% of students attend college for free.

Commitment to Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Coney Island Prep is committed to building a team that collectively reflects the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our scholars. We recognize and respond to different points of access, so that everyone maximizes their highest potential. We also recognize that because of institutionalized racism and systemic oppression, historically marginalized groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to most application and hiring processes. We want to ensure that all candidates, regardless of their identity, are able to demonstrate their qualifications and are not limited by a lack of opportunity or access. We are committed to creating a space where everyone's identity is acknowledged, respected, and welcomed. We are intentional about creating an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves at work by constantly examining our organization culture and challenging our traditions.

Benefits and Compensation

• Lead teachers at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are highly competitive, set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's years of teaching experience in a K-12 school environment. The salary range for this role is from $71,250-$97,750.
• As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave.
• Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role.

Are you "All In?" Our school year starts in August 2026. To apply, head to our Careers Page!

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