About Us

Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves 1,800 students from Mott Haven, University Heights, and other neighborhoods in the Bronx. The network is growing from its current four elementary and two middle schools to five elementary and five middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx and Paterson, NJ. The Charter Management Organization (CMO) for Brilla Schools Network is Seton Education Partners, an organization inspired by the Catholic educational tradition, that also manages the Seton Teaching Fellows missionary program and El Camino, an optional after-school Catholic faith formation program. At the heart of the Seton educational mission is our dedication to help students become young men and women of good character and spirit who are prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond. 

Brilla combines a Classical approach to education – an emphasis on a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an appreciation of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness – with individualized instructional support. We approach the formation of our students holistically and maintain high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, our staff members, and the families we serve.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of an elementary science teacher is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet Brilla’s ambitious targets.The elementary science teacher uses data-based decision making to understand, plan, and execute key elements of Brilla’s science curriculum across multiple grade levels, inspiring a deep love of learning. This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to challenge the status quo of the current educational landscape in urban areas. Brilla teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in children in a fun and collaborative work environment.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities

• Cultivating a Nurturing Learning Environment: Create and lead an atmosphere where students feel secure, supported, and inspired to excel in science education
• Curriculum and Instruction: Understand, plan, and implement innovative teaching methods while utilizing data to inform instructional approaches in science education across multiple grade levels. Incorporate elements of inquiry-based learning, experimentation, and hands-on activities. Implement innovative teaching strategies that resonate with diverse learners
• Passion for Classically-Inspired Content: Demonstrate a profound appreciation for Classically-inspired content within the science curriculum while infusing modern pedagogical approaches to ensure relevance and engagement
• Passion for Student-Engaged Learning: Cultivate a deep passion for student-engaged learning experiences in science, encouraging curiosity, exploration, and critical thinking
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement: Embrace feedback, implement suggestions, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively. Inspire outstanding achievement in children while maintaining a collaborative and enjoyable work environment
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the Brilla Schools Network in service to the school community
• A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Possession of current teaching certification as an elementary school teacher.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results (preferred)
• Special Education credential and experience (highly preferred)
• Spanish language proficiency (preferred)

The base pay range for this position is $69,000-$98,500 per year in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Pay may vary within the stated range, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.