Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School has a vacancy for a Science Teacher position serving high school students (Grades 9–12). Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is located in the Bronx and is dedicated to supporting over-age, under-credited students on their path toward graduation and future success.
About Our School
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School is a supportive and student-centered learning community focused on providing students with a second chance to achieve academic success. Located in the Bronx, our school serves students who have faced interruptions in their educational journey and helps them re-engage through personalized instruction, strong relationships, and meaningful opportunities for growth.
Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where students feel seen, valued, and motivated to succeed. We believe that every student deserves access to high-quality education, social-emotional support, and pathways to college, career, and lifelong achievement.
We are not just a school, but a unique community dedicated to providing a transformative education to students ages 16-21 seeking an alternative and responsive environment. Our primary goal is not just to help students earn their high school diploma, but to prepare them thoroughly for college and career readiness.
This commitment is reflected in our unique blend of a rigorous class learning environment and individualized support through a student-centered interaction
As a Teacher in Our School
- Be part of a dedicated team with a collaborative mindset focused on student success and growth.
- Create a welcoming, engaging, and academically rigorous science classroom environment that supports diverse learners.
- Use data-driven instruction to support student progress and differentiate learning based on student needs.
- Build strong relationships with students and families to foster trust, accountability, and engagement.
- Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, and administrators to support students academically and socially.
- Integrate real-world applications, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on experiences into science instruction.
- Commitment to equity, restorative practices, and student-centered teaching
- Passion for helping students overcome challenges and reach graduation
Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of our students and helping them build a brighter future.
To be considered for this position, please send your resume and a tailored cover letter to
or [email protected]
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
