[Summer 2026] Summer Elementary Teacher
12 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionOriginally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org. Reporting to the Summer Academic Dean, the Summer Learning Teacher will be responsible for leading phonics and math workshops with groups of 18-22 elementary school students, including creating a culminating project, in our nationally-recognized REAL Kids program. Summer Learning Teachers also mentor college-age Youth Workers, supporting their success as aspiring educators, and attend program-wide events such as pep rallies and performances. This is an exciting opportunity for results-driven, innovative teachers to hone their craft by using an interdisciplinary approach to literacy and math, coaching aspiring educators, and contributing to educational equity for all students in DREAM’s communities.Responsibilities • Plan and teach ELA and Math components using curriculum based in the Science of Reading and Constructivist Learning Theory;, • Mentor 2-3 college-age Youth Workers in using an SEL curriculum. Youth workers lead activities designed to improve students’ social-emotional learning (SEL), and support Teachers during instruction;, • Use data to prepare effectively and to meet the needs of all learners;, • Monitor breakfast, lunch, and recess;, • Attend meetings and professional development;, • Implement all health and safety protocols as required, including ensuring child safety and responding appropriately to any incidents, • If assigned a Floater role, the teacher will substitute for other teachers as necessary. On days where subbing is not required, teacher may be assigned to co-teach / parallel teach, or pull small group for intervention/reteach/tutoring, etcQualifications, • Demonstrated ability to provide ELA and math instruction to groups of elementary students required;, • Experience using curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading (ex: CKLA) and Constructivist Learning Theory (ex: math Story Problems) preferred;, • At least two years of lead teaching experience, with a record of improving student achievement preferred;, • New York State certification in Childhood Education preferred;, • Strong ability to engage students in a classroom environment, required;, • Knowledge and experience with social-emotional learning, preferred;, • A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;, • Ability to take initiative and maintain flexibility;, • Desire and ability to receive and implement feedback;, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students, families);, • A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students;, • Must be able to work in-person at the program site during program hours;, • A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.Commitment, • Start date: 6/22/2026, • End date: 7/31/2026, • Days & hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocations, • This position will work at one of DREAM's three campuses:, • East Harlem: 1991 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, • Highbridge: 1162 River Ave, Bronx, NY, • Mott Haven: 20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NYBenefits, • DREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees:, • 403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (12-month continuous period) in which you work a minimum of 1,000 hours;, • Disability benefits;, • Referral bonuses;, • Access to our Employee Discount Program, offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more;, • High-performing part-time staff have the opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, through which they can earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.Compensation