Job Description

Who We Are

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) is a high-performing network of seven public charter high schools serving approximately 2,000 students across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Our schools consistently exceed state graduation benchmarks and outperform New York State averages on Regents exams while serving students from historically underserved communities.

At UCHS, we are a learning organization grounded in people, purpose, and progress We care deeply, think critically, stay curious, communicate with purpose, and learn better together.

Our mission is to ensure that all students—regardless of academic background—graduate prepared for college, career, and a 21st-century economy.

Core Values

At UCHS, our classrooms reflect our values:

• We Care Deeply About People
• We Never Stop Learning
• We Think Critically and Act Thoughtfully
• We Stay Curious and Embrace New Ideas
• We Learn Better When We Learn Together
• We Communicate with Purpose

Teaching at UCHS means living these values every day — with students and with colleagues.

The Opportunity

UCHS is seeking a Science teacher who believe deeply in students and in their own continued growth.

We are looking for educators who are reflective, intellectually curious, and committed to building classrooms where rigor and relationships go hand in hand.

Our teachers design meaningful learning experiences, hold high expectations, and continuously refine their practice to ensure every student succeeds.

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction
• Foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving
• Use data to inform instruction and adjust practice
• Build classrooms that are structured, joyful, and academically demanding

Student Support & Relationships

• Build authentic relationships with students and families
• Create inclusive learning environments where all students feel seen and valued
• Support students’ academic and personal growth

Reflective Practice & Collaboration

• Engage in ongoing reflection and feedback cycles
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and instruction
• Participate fully in professional learning and team planning
• Contribute to a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement

• Reflective — you seek feedback, analyze your impact, and continuously refine your craft.
• A learner — you approach teaching with curiosity and humility.
• Deeply student-centered — you genuinely care about students’ success and well-being.
• Willing to try new ideas — you innovate thoughtfully and take calculated risks to improve learning.
• Collaborative — you believe we learn better when we learn together.
• Resilient and solutions-oriented — you stay grounded in purpose, even when challenges arise.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• NYS teaching certification (or working toward certification)
• Commitment to equitable outcomes for all students
• Belief that rigorous academics and strong relationships are inseparable

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• 8% employer 403(b) contribution
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
  
  

Equal Opportunity

UCHS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diverse communities we serve and from those historically underrepresented in education.