What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Enrichment Teacher position at Launch Schools?
Enrichment Teacher (Art, Dance, Theatre, STEM, etc.)
Status: Full-Time | Start Date: August 2025
Who We Are
Launch is a public middle school in Brooklyn that believes every student can succeed when we combine strong academics with a caring and joyful school culture. Our mission is to prepare students for college, career, and life by making sure every student feels seen, supported, and challenged.
We believe:
We believe students need both strong academics and strong character to thrive. Our crews and enrichment classes help students build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and kindness. Our teachers build strong relationships and push students to do their best every day.
About The Role
The Enrichment Teacher teaches a special subject like art, music, dance, STEM, or theater. This teacher helps students grow their talents, try new things, and express themselves. The Enrichment Teacher plans fun and meaningful lessons that connect to the real world and bring joy to learning.
What You’ll Do
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Status: Full-Time | Start Date: August 2025
Who We Are
Launch is a public middle school in Brooklyn that believes every student can succeed when we combine strong academics with a caring and joyful school culture. Our mission is to prepare students for college, career, and life by making sure every student feels seen, supported, and challenged.
We believe:
- Learning should matter: Students learn best when they’re working on real-world problems and helping their communities.
- Relationships come first: Students do best when they feel known, loved, and supported.
- High expectations help kids grow: All students can succeed when we expect the best and give them the support they need.
We believe students need both strong academics and strong character to thrive. Our crews and enrichment classes help students build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and kindness. Our teachers build strong relationships and push students to do their best every day.
About The Role
The Enrichment Teacher teaches a special subject like art, music, dance, STEM, or theater. This teacher helps students grow their talents, try new things, and express themselves. The Enrichment Teacher plans fun and meaningful lessons that connect to the real world and bring joy to learning.
What You’ll Do
- Teach exciting and creative lessons that help students build skills in your subject area.
- Set clear expectations and build a positive classroom culture.
- Connect your lessons to Launch’s core values and habits.
- Work with other teachers to connect enrichment with what students are learning in other classes.
- Track how students are doing and communicate with families.
- Lead performances, shows, or projects to showcase student work.
- Join staff meetings, trainings, and events.
- A bachelor’s degree (teaching certification is a plus).
- Experience working with middle school students.
- A love for your subject and for helping students grow.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- A team mindset and openness to feedback.
- A belief that all students can learn and succeed
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