First-Grade General Education Teacher — K–5, 2026–27 School Year

Job overview

The First-Grade General Education Teacher role is onsite in New York, NY, at Challenge Preparatory Charter School sites in Far Rockaway. Compensation is $65,000–$95,000 per year. Challenge Prep’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically and pursue their career aspirations.

What you'll do

• Deliver instruction and assess student growth
• plan for students of varied abilities, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities
• collaborate on unit plans and assessments
• use student data to guide instruction
• support literacy and critical thinking
• communicate with families and colleagues
• participate in professional development and school programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

first-grade teacher

general education

k–5

2026–27 school year

far rockaway

new york ny

challenge preparatory charter school

student growth

english language learners

inclusive instruction

weekly professional development

$65k–$95k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• retirement contribution matching up to 3%
• health, dental, and vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• professional development and coaching.

Why this role

The full-time school-year position runs from mid-August through June and includes weekly professional development, year-round training, and ongoing coaching.

About the employer

Challenge Preparatory Charter School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.