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About Brooklyn Lab Schools

Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike working in a traditional educational environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars, and our leaders know our scholars by name. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is known.

In addition to teaching their course, our faculty understand the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the network, mentor young educators who serve as Small Group Instructors, get and implement feedback from coaches and their instructional lead, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.

Our focus on the whole scholar and in building our school community has established Brooklyn Lab as one of the best schools in the country for academic growth, adding two and three years of academic growth on average for our scholars. We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning.

About a Teacher Position at Brooklyn Lab :

A teacher at Brooklyn LAB is mission-driven and responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. In alignment with Brooklyn LAB’s commitment to college persistence and opportunity for historically underserved students, this role creates a structured, engaging classroom environment where adolescents are challenged academically, supported socially and emotionally, and held to consistently high expectations.

A BK Lab teacher designs thoughtful lessons, uses data to inform instruction, and provides timely, actionable feedback to ensure student growth and mastery of content. Through strong relationships with students and families, collaboration with colleagues, and reinforcement of school-wide systems and norms, the teacher contributes to a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented community where all students are empowered to thrive beyond high school. A BK Lab teacher is committed to their students’ growth, while also deeply invested in their own learning and growth.

Beyond academics, a Brooklyn LAB teacher is committed to students’ holistic development. They mentor, advocate, and guide students through challenges, helping them navigate opportunities and obstacles both in school and in their broader lives. Through strong relationships with students and families, collaboration with colleagues, and reinforcement of school-wide systems and norms, they contribute to a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented community where all students are empowered to thrive beyond high school.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide instruction utilizing rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core

Commit to internalizing provided curriculum to prepare every student for high school graduation and success in a four-year college or university

Facilitate student learning and differentiation and embody our ‘inclusion for all’ model by utilizing differentiation and small group instruction to get results

Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform and improve instruction

Lead and own results of advisories that target the social emotional needs of our scholars

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s Degree in the subject area to be taught (Master’s Degree preferred)

Certification to teach in New York State or, willingness to become certified

A proven record of academic achievement, as a student and an educator

At least two years of experience working with students

Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred

Commitment to LAB’s mission and vision for excellence

A growth mindset and the ability to work as part of a team

Comfort with accountability and the ability to absorb feedback for the development of your craft and the scholars in your care

Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $67,789 - $104,578, commensurate with experience, education, and certification.

In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Annual professional development allowance