Community-Focused Leadership
Our students lead change in Washington Heights & Inwood — and our staff model that leadership every day.
Now hiring for the 2026–27 school year
Teach with purpose.
Lead with heart.
Inwood Academy for Leadership is a free public charter school in Washington Heights & Inwood empowering students to become agents for change. Bring your talent to a team that invests in you.
- Students K–12
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- PD funds / year
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Our mission
Built on the Three Cs
Every role at Inwood Academy — in and out of the classroom — moves our mission forward. We believe all children deserve a quality education regardless of family income or zip code.
Character Development
We develop whole people, not just test scores. Integrity, empathy, and grit are part of the curriculum.
College Preparedness
A 93% graduation rate and a college-going culture from kindergarten through senior year.
Join the team
Current openings
Filter by team to find your fit. New roles are posted throughout the year.
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K–1 General & Special Education Teacher
Elementary School · Full-time · 2026–27 school year
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ENL Teacher
English as a New Language · Full-time
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Physical Education Teacher
K–12 · Full-time
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Specials Teacher — Science, Social Studies, or the Arts
Elementary School · Full-time
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Elementary School Leadership
School Leadership Team · Full-time
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Non-Instructional Roles
Operations, administration & student support · Multiple openings
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Auxiliary Positions
Variety of part-time & seasonal roles
No openings in this category right now — check back soon or send us your résumé.
Transparent pay: teacher salaries start at $58,000 (Bachelor's) and $65,000 (Master's), with steps for experience. See the full salary scale →
Total rewards
Benefits that take care of the whole you
Health, dental & vision
Inwood Academy pays 80% of your annual plan — up to $16,000 a year — plus short- and long-term disability coverage.
Mental health support
Free access to Talkspace online therapy — personalized, professional support whenever you need it.
Raises & bonuses
A 2.5% cost-of-living increase for full-time staff and a year-end bonus for every employee.
Grow on our dime
$2,000/year in professional development funds plus $2,000/year tuition reimbursement toward your next step.
403(b) with match
Enroll after 6 months — we match contributions up to 5% of base salary, starting immediately upon enrollment.
Life insurance, on us
Full term life coverage for all full-time salaried employees — 100% of the premium paid by Inwood Academy.
Life at Inwood
Hear it from the team
“I came for the mission and stayed for the people. The PD funds let me finish a certification my first year — that investment in staff is real here.”
“Our students are leaders in this neighborhood. Watching a kindergartner grow into a college-bound senior is why I do this work.”
“Leadership listens. From the year-end bonus to Talkspace, the school keeps adding things that make staying easy.”
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need NY State certification to apply?
Certification requirements vary by role. Many teaching positions require or prefer NYS certification, but we also support staff working toward certification — including up to $2,000/year in tuition reimbursement.
What does the hiring process look like?
Typically: application review, a phone screen, a demo lesson or skills exercise for instructional roles, and a final interview with the school team. We aim to keep the process moving quickly and communicate at every step.
When do benefits start?
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to full-time staff per plan terms; the 403(b) opens after 6 months of employment with an immediate employer match up to 5% once enrolled.
I don't see a role that fits — can I still reach out?
Yes! New openings are posted throughout the year. Send your résumé through our openings page and tell us where you'd shine.
Ready to be an agent for change?
Join 950+ students and a team that believes every child deserves a quality education — regardless of zip code.
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