Merrick Academy Queens Public Charter School Jobs Hiring Now

Position(s): Grade 5 Math Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Compensation: Very competitive and commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package and extensive professional development opportunities are also available.

Status: Full Time

Works Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:45AM - 4:00PM

FLSA Status: Exempt

Join our Team!!

We are seeking a 5th Grade Math teacher to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the Principal and the Teacher will work closely with School Leadership, students, teachers, and parents.

About Merrick Academy

Merrick Academy is one of the first charter schools to open in New York City and the first to open (2000) in Queens. With a rich history and deep roots in the local community, Merrick Academy is an all-inclusive, independent Charter School with approximately 600 students in grades K-5 and a faculty and staff of 90. Queens’ first charter school, Merrick, has been educating children for over 20 years. Merrick Academy is a STEAM-based school cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry amongst all learners in an environment that provides extensive whole-child support based on ensuring equity and empowerment for all learners through effective and innovative approaches to teaching and learning fostered by a world-class faculty.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that promotes critical thinking, conceptual understanding, and high levels of student engagement.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment where all scholars are known, valued, challenged, and supported.
• Collaborate effectively with co-teachers, special education teachers, instructional leaders, and related service providers to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students.
• Differentiate instruction using research-based strategies to meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of diverse learners.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress, identify learning gaps, and implement targeted small-group instruction and interventions.
• Foster meaningful mathematical discourse, inquiry, problem solving, and student collaboration through engaging instructional practices.
• Implement the school's curriculum with fidelity while adapting instruction to maximize student growth and mastery of grade-level standards.
• Integrate literacy, technology, cross-curricular connections, and authentic learning experiences that prepare scholars for success beyond the classroom.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families through consistent communication and a shared commitment to student achievement.
• Participate fully in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), instructional coaching, collaborative planning, lesson internalization, and data analysis meetings.
• Monitor student progress regularly, provide timely and actionable feedback, and maintain accurate records of academic performance.
• Maintain an organized, engaging classroom environment that reflects current learning, celebrates student work, and supports student independence.
• Supervise students at all times while maintaining a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, flexibility, and a growth mindset by embracing feedback and continuously refining instructional practice.
• Demonstrate a willingness to participate in school-wide initiatives, professional learning, family engagement events, committees, and activities that strengthen the Merrick Academy community.
• Perform all instructional and administrative responsibilities—including attendance, grading, progress reports, report cards, parent conferences, and other duties assigned by school leadership—with accuracy, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

Non-Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Continue professional growth through instructional coaching, professional learning, curriculum development, conferences, and independent study.
• Demonstrate proficiency with instructional technology platforms including Google Workspace applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Classroom), Zoom, student information systems, assessment platforms, and other educational technologies.
• Support school-wide initiatives, committees, and special projects as assigned by school leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designated school administrator in support of the school's mission and vision.

Qualifications & Behavioral Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Knowledgeable on the Danielson Aligned Lesson Plan Template
• Able to interact with colleagues, parents, students, and visitors professionally
• New York State Certification in subject area
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Demonstrated mastery and enthusiasm for content knowledge
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
• Professional and friendly demeanor and the ability to communicate successfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Computer proficiency using email services and Google Workspace applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Classroom)
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think and act strategically
• Passion for contributing to a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving
• Knowledgeable of Fundations; NWEA; Wit and Wisdom; and Eureka a plus

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

I acknowledge that:

I have read and understand the responsibilities and qualifications required to successfully perform this job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual in this position. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed and it is not an exhaustive list of all knowledge, skills or abilities required. There may be additional duties as assigned and the employee must follow any job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This description excludes the marginal functions incident to the performance of this job’s fundamental duties. All essential job duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Merrick Academy to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), or any other protected class, and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Queens, NY 11413: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person