Job Description

Permanent Substitute Teacher

(2026 - 2027 School Year)

Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

What is the Role?

The Permanent Substitute Teacher will become an integral part of the Coney Island Prep Middle School (CIPMS) community as they step in to support scholars whose teachers are absent for a day or longer periods of time. A pillar of flexibility, they will rotate as needed through classes and duties maintaining classroom rhythm by assigning homework, managing classroom activities, and taking attendance. If you love working with children as they prepare for their next educational steps in high school and thrive on developing relationships across multiple teams, the Permanent Substitute role might be for you!

The Permanent Substitute Teacher plays a critical role in ensuring the continuity of high-quality instruction and a positive, safe, and structured learning environment at CIPMS. This individual embodies our values, models professional consistency, and provides seamless coverage across content areas and grade levels while maintaining strong relationships with scholars and staff. This is not a “coverage-only” role—our Permanent Subs are fundamental members of the CIPMS team, contributing to culture systems, advisory, student success, and operational flow.

What You’ll Be Asked To Do

• Facilitate teachers’ lesson plans with fidelity in the event of a teacher absence
• Assume a high level of personal responsibility for the safety, well-being, and learning of all students
• On a daily basis, provide high-quality classroom coverage across all subjects and grade levels by teaching academically rigorous and culturally relevant assigned coverage lesson plans with fidelity
• Collaborate with content and grade teams to understand course routines and expectations
• Use schoolwide systems such as Exit Tickets, Do Nows, and aligned data trackers when applicable
• 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
• 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
• Serve as an additional adult presence during community events such as the awards banquets, field trips, community meetings and, and testing seasons
• Engage in coaching cycles to strengthen classroom management, culture systems, and instructional delivery
• Participate in the continuous improvement of school norms, routines, and culture infrastructure

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
• Two years experience in a similar role desired
• 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; consistent and regular communication; and ability to meet deadlines
• Self-reflective and open to regular feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow and develop yourself and your team
• 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 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 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

• Employees 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 for this role is $61,250.
• 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 August 2026. To apply, head to our Careers Page!

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.