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Who We Are
At Destine Preparatory Charter School, (Destine Prep) (pronunciation: DESS-tuhn), we believe every child deserves a future full of possibilities — and that starts with a team of passionate, dedicated educators.
We’re a growing nondenominational school community in Schenectady, NY, committed to providing an academically rigorous and joy-filled environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to dream big.
Our extended school day and year allow us to do what matters most: create more moments that matter — from powerful lessons to dance breaks, music, and meaningful mentorship.
The Opportunity
As a Lead Teacher (11-months, August-June) at Destine Prep, you’re not just teaching lessons — you’re shaping futures.
You’ll be both an instructional leader and a culture builder, designing engaging, standards-aligned lessons that bring learning to life, while nurturing a classroom environment where every student feels seen, valued, and capable of excellence.
You’ll collaborate closely with your Associate Teacher, serve as a mentor and model for best practices, and continuously grow through coaching and professional development.
If you’re driven by purpose, love a challenge, and believe every child can thrive with the right support, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
- Bring learning to life. Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging lessons aligned to NYS standards.
- Lead with love (and structure). Maintain a joyful, focused classroom culture that balances high expectations with high support.
- Be a data detective. Use student data to drive instruction and personalize learning.
- Grow together. Partner with your Associate Teacher, coach, and leadership team to refine your craft and celebrate wins.
- Be a community builder. Connect with families, celebrate student growth, and help lead school events like report card nights, family celebrations, and field trips.
- Model continuous learning. Participate in ongoing professional development and help shape the academic excellence of our school.
- Support every scholar. Provide one-on-one or small-group intervention to ensure every student gets what they need to succeed.
What You Bring
- A Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- A NYS Teaching License (or willingness to pursue certification)
- 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably in a charter or public school setting
- A belief that all students can achieve at high levels, no exceptions
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous growth
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Flexibility, resilience, and a team-first mindset
- A passion for creating a warm, structured, and inspiring classroom
Why You’ll Love Working Here
✨ Mission-Driven Work: You’ll help redefine what’s possible for students in Schenectady.
Growth-Focused Culture: Weekly coaching, collaborative planning, and meaningful feedback.
Team That Feels Like Family: Supportive, passionate colleagues who lift each other up.
Joyful Environment: We take our work seriously — but we also laugh, celebrate, and have fun along the way.
Commitment to Equity: We’re building a future where every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Join us in creating a future without limits — for our students, for our community, and for you.
Apply today to become a Lead Teacher at Destine Prep — where purpose meets possibility.
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