Join a team of master teachers at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth—as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.

Watch the video below to learn more about TEP's investment in teachers. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a dynamic Part-Time Elementary School Teacher passionate about fostering a love for learning while advancing educational equity. Join an innovative and supportive school community where your expertise will shape young learners' futures. This role offers a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3–5 hours of live, on-site instruction daily for elementary students (K–4).  
• Prepare detailed, curriculum-aligned lesson plans remotely to ensure student success.  
• Assess and document student progress through rigorous and engaging methods.  
• Craft comprehensive report card narratives and input grades into TEP’s student information system.  
• Cultivate a classroom culture centered on engagement and curiosity while upholding TEP’s mission. 
• Collaborate with peers and participate in professional development initiatives to refine teaching practices.  

About You (Qualifications)

• At least 2 years of lead teaching experience in K–4 classrooms, ideally in charter, public, or private school settings.  
• Demonstrated expertise in literacy instruction is essential.  
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning needs.  
• Familiarity with CKLA and/or Bridges in Mathematics is preferred.  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students, colleagues, and families.  
• Certification Requirements:  
• New York State Teacher certification preferred but not required.  
• Must meet the educational standards for pathways to NYS certification (no additional degrees needed).  

 Why TEP (Benefits)

• Hourly Rate: $125 per hour (inclusive of planning, grading, and all responsibilities). 
• Reflects TEP’s commitment to attracting outstanding educators dedicated to educational equity.  
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and collaboration.  
• Flexible teaching schedule with approximately 3–5 hours daily of live instruction.  

 Application Process

TEP is designed and structured around the belief that great teachers are the key to achieving educational success for students. As such, we require applicants to demonstrate their qualifications throughout the application and hiring process. The requirements for each applicant include:

• Resume: Applicants must submit an up-to-date resume
• Cover Letter: Applicants must submit a well-written cover letter highlighting their specific interest in joining the TEP community
• Instructional Video: Applicants must submit an unedited video clip of themselves teaching in a classroom setting or small-group setting
• Submission of Teaching and Learning: Applicants must submit a portfolio of student work, assessment data for a class of students, or an original curricular tool that they have personally developed

The requirements for the Instructional Video and the Submission of Teaching and Learning components are specified in detail below.

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO: Please submit an unedited video clip (maximum 15 minutes) of you teaching in a classroom setting (preferred) or a small-group setting. It is preferred that the students be in the same grade-level as the TEP teaching position for which you are applying, though this is not a strict requirement. The video may contain only one continuous, unedited clip (i.e. do not splice together multiple clips from different points in the lesson). The clip does not need to show an entire lesson; a brief lesson segment is perfectly acceptable.

If you do not have a video with students in the classroom you may still submit a video of yourself teaching. Get creative! You may include a video of you teaching (a) a lesson with/for no students, (b) a lesson of you teaching family members, (c) or a lesson for students virtually. We’re excited to see your creativity.

The video must be accompanied by a written narrative that analyzes and reflects upon the teaching and learning that occurs in the lesson and may offer an explanation as to what occurred prior to and subsequent to the clip. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative. The video may be submitted in any format, but a link to a video posted online is preferred.

SUBMISSION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: Submit one of the following three options:

Option A: Portfolio of Student Work that demonstrates the progress of at least two specific students that you have taught. The portfolio must contain a minimum of two work products for each student (for a minimum of four work products) completed at different points in time during the period when each student was in your class. The portfolio must be accompanied by a written narrative that analyzes and reflects upon the progress that each student demonstrates. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative.

Option B: Assessment Data for at least one entire class of students that you have taught. The assessments may be standardized national, state, or city assessments or your own self-created assessments.  The assessment data can be provided in any form that you choose (official documents with students’ last names crossed-out, or documents that you create to summarize student assessment performance). The data you provide should ideally show progress over time; as such, it is recommended (though not required) that you provide data for at least two assessments taken at different points in time. The assessment data must be accompanied by a copy of the assessments themselves. If a specific assessment is unavailable, provide a copy of a similar assessment. The assessment data must also be accompanied by a written narrative that provides background on the assessments, explains how the assessments measure student performance, and analyzes the results of your class. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative.

Option C: Original Curricular Tool of any form that you have personally developed. The requirement here is deliberately open-ended because we are interested in seeing anything that you have developed that you believe has meaningfully supported your students' learning. This may take the form of written materials, a unique instructional methodology, a technological innovation, etc.  The curricular tool must also be accompanied by a written narrative that provides background on the tool, how the tool functions, and speaks to the impact of the tool within your classroom. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative.

Why Join TEP?  

• Work with a school committed to closing achievement gaps through innovative teaching practices. 
• Empower young learners while enjoying a flexible, part-time schedule tailored to experienced educators.  
• Competitive pay reflective of the high value placed on exceptional teaching talent.  

Duration of Role  

This position is temporary, continuing as needed through the end of the 2024-25 school year.  

Apply Now to Shape the Future of Education!  

Seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Submit your application today and join our mission to create equitable learning opportunities for all students.