Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn (Unity) is a tuition-free, open-enrollment, independent charter school that offers a progressive education in the liberal arts & sciences to over 500 students in grades 6-12. As a community-based school, we proudly serve the communities of central Brooklyn in New York City. Our middle school and high school campuses are located in the neighborhoods of Bedford Stuyvesant and Williamsburg, respectively.

An ideal teacher candidate is equipped with: - At least two years of formal teaching experience in New York - A proven track record in accelerating student growth and mastery - A demonstrated capacity to plan rigorous and engaging curricula that align to Common Core standards using the Understanding by Design framework - A balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents - Strong interpersonal and classroom/course management skills - An openness and responsiveness to constructive feedback and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth - A strong work ethic that features organization, multi-tasking, flexibility, an orientation toward solutions, and a pride in meeting deadlines - Expertise in working with diverse populations of students and families, and in differentiating instruction to fully support the needs of diverse learners - Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility and, of course, a sense of humor - A Master’s Degree and certified as a teacher in New York

- Individualized instructional coaching and comprehensive professional development - Formal opportunities for teacher promotion with commensurate advancements in compensation and responsibilities (the average Unity teachers' salary is in the 90th percentile among charter schools in NYC) - Opportunities to contribute to students' educational experiences by athletic coaching and/or facilitating elective, after-school clubs - A balance of autonomy and guidance with curriculum design - Opportunities to develop adult leadership capacities, including team leading, mentoring, and coaching - A competitive benefits program - Ample access to personalized technology (ex. MacBook Air) and classroom technology (1:1 student / computer ratio)