2025-2026 Middle School Apprentice Teacher
2025-2026 Middle School Apprentice Teacher
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Middle School Apprentice Teacher
(2025 - 2026 School Year)
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
Brooklyn New York
What is the Role
The Apprentice Teacher position is designed specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for an innovative pathway into the teaching collaboration with the Relay Graduate School of Education (GSE) Teaching Residency program Coney Island Prep (CIP) offers aspiring educators a unique opportunity to receive their Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and NYS Certification in two years.
Apprenticeship is contingent upon acceptance into Relay GSE. You will gain valuable teaching experience in K 1st and 2nd grade while receiving professional development throughout the school year. A two year masters degree (32 credits) or a two year Special Education masters (39 credits) is subsidized through AmeriCorps grants and financial aid from CIP. Additionally CIP supports their Apprentice Teachers through a schedule that accommodates Relay classes.
For more information on Relay GSE please visit the website at .
What Youll Be Asked To Do
- Practice internalizing standards-aligned curriculum and content and on a weekly basis even if youre not teaching
- Co-teach or teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans materials and assessments and differentiate as needed; co-teach or teach content areas such as social studies STEM ELA Special Education or electives
- Teach one on one small group or whole classes with up to 30 scholars
- Observe and assist your Mentor Teacher in their classroom; attend weekly check-ins with your Mentor Teacher; increase classroom leadership throughout the academic year
- Work with your Mentor Teacher to analyze instructional and culture data to action plan and improve your teaching practice to strengthen student outcomes
- Learn school-wide technologies such as attendance and observation platforms Excel and family communication tools
- Communicate effectively with all scholars their families and staff
- Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school-wide systems structures procedures and feedback
- 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
- 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 whole-school events daily homeroom bi-weekly advisory groups weekly content team meetings whole-staff professional development lesson internalization and practice and weekly grade team meetings
What Youll Need
- Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Preps 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
- Bachelors degree required with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; official transcripts for Relay GSEs application
- Experience with Google Suite MacBooks Chromebooks and flat panels
- Cultural competencies 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 for deliverables
- Self-reflective and open to feedback from key stakeholders across the organization with the ambition and desire to grow and develop; curiosity and the tendency to ask questions of your colleagues in order to learn and improve
- A positive solution-oriented attitude and drive for excellence
- Eagerness to work collaboratively with your Mentor Teacher grade teams and coach
- 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 Middle School is a public charter school in Brooklyn that serves 350 students in grades 6-8. We are a high-performing college prep school that offers hands-on lessons laptops for every scholar special education services and after-school programming. Our responsive and committed teachers support our families every step of the way and we provide free breakfast lunch snacks and school supplies. Rigorous academics a close-knit community and high expectations have all been in the heart of Coney Island since 2009.
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 everyones 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
- Apprentice Teachers at Coney Island Prep are provided with salaries that are competitive and set through a lens of equity. The salary for this role is $61250.
- 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 This position starts immediately. To apply fill out the information below.
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color age sex sexual orientation marital or familial status national origin citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where students and staff of all backgrounds experiences and identities feel as though they are valued and can excel.
Employment Type
Trainee
