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title: 'Middle School STEM Teacher at DREAM'
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# Middle School STEM Teacher at DREAM

- **Company:** DREAM
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-01-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/wearedream/d6c47e85-bcd5-4945-ba52-db367c63e62d

## Job description

Originally 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 Academic Dean, the Teacher will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with students, implementing a Common Core-aligned curriculum, and working with their grade team, leadership team, and student support team to analyze data to drive instruction. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about improving student outcomes by leading excellent instruction and building a positive school culture for all learners.

The STEM Teacher role may be asked to teach Math and/or Science depending on the need of the school at the time.

## Responsibilities

- Work with co-teacher (as relevant) to create and foster a culture where all students can achieve at high levels;
- Implement a Common Core-aligned curriculum through backwards lesson planning, following school-wide protocols for developing and documenting syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics, and utilizing research-based best practices to support all learners;
- Actively prepare for and participate in all meetings (such as grade team meetings, Student Support Meetings, IEP Meetings, etc.), collaborative planning, and professional development including an annual summer institute;
- Track, monitor, and assume responsibility for the academic progress for all students in the classroom;
- Analyze assessment data and daily data including Exit Tickets and Do Now’s to inform instruction;
- Set and maintain high expectations by building meaningful relationships;
- Work with Student Culture Team and Student Support Team to create and progress monitor individual plans for students, as needed;
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment and abide by school-wide practices for classroom management and individual behavior plans;
- Work with grade team, leadership team, and related service providers to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions-oriented mindset;
- Establish and maintain strong relationships and regularly communicate scholars’ progress towards academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals and with families;
- Additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree required;
- New York State certification in subject area preferred;
- At least two years of teaching experience with record of improving student achievement preferred;
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;
- 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;
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred;
- 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.

## Benefits and Paid Time Off

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

- Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;
- Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;
- Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;
- Tuition reimbursement support;
- Access to a professional development fund;
- School-based 10-month employees have approximately 40 days off throughout the school year, including holidays, school breaks, personal days and wellness days, in addition to summer break.
- Benefits are subject to change.

## Compensation

- The salary range for incoming teachers is $75,000 to $100,000. New teacher salaries are determined based on the number of years of experience as a teacher.
- Additional compensation is added for incoming teachers with Master's degrees and NYS Special Education certifications.
- Teachers are eligible for annual salary increases based on tenure and performance; salaries for teachers who continue on at DREAM can exceed the incoming teacher band above.
- DREAM is committed to upholding highly competitive salaries and ensuring teacher pay is within the highest quartile of NYC Charter Schools.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM Maxims

All Kids Can. This Kid Can. DREAM is Family. Fun is a Serious Value. Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work. Fail. Persist. Exceed. DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.

If you are a current DREAM employee, please click here to review our Internal Selection Process before applying.

## About DREAM

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DREAM is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive education and youth development programs through a network of free charter schools and community-based programming in East Harlem and the Bronx.
- **Entity Type**: Private (nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Founded by a group of volunteers (originally as Harlem RBI); current leadership includes co-CEOs Richard Berlin and Eve Colavito.

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Education (K-12 charter schools, afterschool and summer programming, postsecondary support)
- **Target Customers**: Students and families in underserved communities (predominantly East Harlem and the Bronx); B2C (direct to students/families)
- **Mission Statement**: “DREAM ensures that all young people recognize their potential and realize their dreams.” ([wearedream.org](https://wearedream.org/our-mission-maxims/))

## Products & Services
- **DREAM Charter Schools**: Tuition-free, extended-day, extended-year public charter schools serving Pre-K through 12th grade across three campuses. The model includes small group instruction, two teachers per classroom, rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, and AP classes for all.
- **Afterschool & Summer Learning**: Approximately 600 annual hours of afterschool programming and 300 hours of summer programming, covering arts, athletics, STEM, and technology.
- **Postsecondary & Career Pathways (Legends)**: Up to six years of formal college and career support for alumni, including college access counseling, scholarships, career exploration, and work experiences.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit). Annual operating budget of ~$66M (2024), projected to grow to $100M by 2028 ([DREAM Strategic Plan](https://wearedream.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2024-2028-Strategic-Plan-FOR-USE.pdf)).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $35.9M (estimated, per LinkedIn/Growjo data) ([linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wearedream)).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly disclosed; the strategic plan highlights partnerships with community-based organizations to provide social services and expanded electives.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of 311 employees (+21.7% YoY); 9,915 LinkedIn followers (+21.7% yearly) ([linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wearedream)).
  - 2,800 students served across three sites in East Harlem and the Bronx.
  - 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rates among seniors.
  - Plans to grow to 7 schools across 3 permanent campuses by 2028.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Holistic Whole-Child Model**: Combines rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, physical/mental health, and deep family engagement, all under one roof with extended hours.
- **Long-Term Commitment**: Supports students from Pre‑K through age 24, including postsecondary counseling and career pathways – rare among charter networks.
- **Inclusive Excellence**: Nearly one‑third of students have special needs; 9 in 10 live below the poverty line; the model is designed to close opportunity gaps while maintaining high achievement.
- **Community Roots**: Originated as a grassroots baseball program (Harlem RBI) in 1991, giving it deep trust and embeddedness in East Harlem and the Bronx.

## Strategic Focus
The 2024‑2028 strategic plan, *Bending the Arc*, lays out three pillars:
1. **Grow Our Impact** – Accelerate student learning (especially STEM and special education), evolve high school programming, expand electives/extracurriculars, and build career-connected learning.
2. **Invest in People** – Attract and retain diverse talent, strengthen leadership pipelines (aim for 20% of roles filled by alumni), and deepen family partnerships.
3. **Build for Future Dreams** – Strengthen financial sustainability (80% of revenue from public funding), improve systems and business efficiency, and ensure equitable resource allocation.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees work directly to level the playing field for underserved youth; the organization is committed to equity and representation (“each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work”).
- **Growth and Stability**: Headcount has grown 21% in the last year; the organization plans to add 150+ full-time roles over the next five years, with a stated goal of filling a majority of leadership positions through internal promotions.
- **On-Site, Community-Focused Roles**: Positions are based at school campuses in the Bronx and East Harlem (on‑site, not remote). Typical roles include teachers, deans, operations coordinators, and family services staff.
- **Employee Sentiment**: Glassdoor‑style rating of 3.3/5.0 (166 reviews) on LinkedIn. Culture scores highest (3.7), while work‑life balance (2.8) and compensation (3.5) are lower – typical for mission‑driven education nonprofits.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Not detailed publicly, but the strategic plan emphasizes “a compelling employee experience” and an 80% staff retention target.

## Sources
1. [DREAM – Mission & Maxims](https://wearedream.org/our-mission-maxims/)
2. [DREAM – Our Leadership](https://wearedream.org/our-leadership/)
3. [DREAM 2024‑2028 Strategic Plan](https://wearedream.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2024-2028-Strategic-Plan-FOR-USE.pdf)
4. [DREAM LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/wearedream)
5. [DREAM Career Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/wearedream/)

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