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High School World History Teacher (AP)

Zeta New York City, NY On-site mid full-time

Salary

$75,000 - $115,500 per year

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Description

Are you ready to lead the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students.

We are searching for an AP World History Teacher with a Bachelor’s degree, and at least 1-2+ years of lead teaching experience (NYS certification preferred), with a proven record of propelling extraordinary student growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement inquiry-driven, discussion-rich AP World History: Modern lessons that engage students in rigorous historical thinking,analyzing evidence, constructing arguments, and connecting global patterns across time.
  • Demonstrate deep expertise in AP World History: Modern content and skills, guiding students to master key concepts and excel on the AP exam.
  • Build a classroom culture where curiosity, critical thinking, and debate thrive,and where students feel empowered to explore and challenge ideas.
  • Serve as an Advisor to a small cohort of students, developing meaningful relationships with families and supporting each student’s personal and academic growth.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to co-create a rigorous, joyful founding high school environment rooted in Zeta’s mission and values.
  • Use data, feedback, and student work to assess learning and continuously refine instruction.
  • Embrace the “start-up spirit” of a founding team,adapting quickly, solving problems creatively, and building systems that will define the future of Zeta High School.
  • Engage in ongoing professional learning and coaching to sharpen your craft and contribute to a team that believes in doing hard things exceptionally well.

The salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $115,500. New hires can expect to be brought into the organization at a salary closer to the beginning of the range, depending on relevant experience, certification status, and internal equity.

Zeta offers a relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for eligible Teachers relocating to join our school community.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
  • 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
  • Competitive compensation
  • Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it’s up to you!)
  • 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription
  • MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone
  • Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
  • Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC’s finest sweet treats
  • Books for professional development

Skills

Required

  • AP World History: Modern
  • inquiry-driven lessons
  • discussion-rich lessons
  • historical thinking
  • evidence analysis
  • argument construction
  • global patterns

Nice to have

  • NYS certification

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zetacharterschools/jobs/7516214003

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