High School SAT Prep Teacher

At Success Academy, we don't just hire teachers — we build them. You don't need a background in education to launch your career with us. Whether you're a former test-taker who aced the SAT, a math or reading specialist, a tutor, a data analyst, or a recent college grad with a love of strategy and critical thinking — we'll equip you with the tools, training, and world-class coaching to help students conquer the SAT.

Why Success Academy?

More than the highest-performing K-12 charter school network in NYC, Success Academy is a launchpad for careers of significance. Our SAT Prep Teachers don't just teach content — they transform how students think, solve problems, and perform under pressure.

What We Look For

Teaching certification and Master's degrees are not required for this role.

• Resilience, drive, and a winning mindset: SAT prep is high-stakes and fast-paced. You'll coach students through frustration, build their confidence, and celebrate every point gained. You'll be challenged. You'll be coached. You'll grow.
• A commitment to excellence: You know the SAT inside and out — the patterns, the traps, the timing strategies. You execute a proven playbook, plan meticulously, and sweat the details because a single skill gap can cost a student points. Structure and consistency create space for kids to thrive.
• Total belief in every student: You'll never accept "I'm just not a good test-taker." Here, we 100% commit to getting 100% of our kids into 4-year colleges, and strong SAT scores are a critical part of that path.
• Passion for content and a love of the game: You find the SAT genuinely interesting — its logic, its quirks, its predictability once you crack the code. Whether your strength is Reading & Writing or Math, you bring real enthusiasm and a hunger to keep refining your craft. Feedback isn't just accepted — it's fuel.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Test Prep Delivery

• Deliver engaging, targeted SAT prep lessons in Reading & Writing and/or Math aligned to the current digital SAT format.
• Teach test-taking strategies, time management, process of elimination, and question-type recognition alongside core content.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and technologies (including SAT-specific platforms) to enhance student performance.
• Manage a classroom of 20+ scholars in a focused, high-energy environment.

Assessment & Score Growth

• Administer and analyze regular practice tests to identify student strengths, weaknesses, and score trends.
• Use diagnostic data to personalize instruction and target the highest-leverage skill gaps.
• Provide timely, specific feedback to help students improve section scores and overall performance.
• Maintain accurate records of student practice scores, progress, and readiness.

Classroom Management

• Establish and enforce classroom norms and procedures that support focused, test-like conditions.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and guardians about score progress, pacing, and strategies for at-home practice.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, school leaders, and college counseling staff to align SAT prep with broader college readiness goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree before your first day of work with Success Academy (a background in education is not required).
• Strong command of SAT Math and/or Reading & Writing content and strategy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for learning and an unwavering commitment to student development.
• Ability to work in person in New York City.

Here's What You'll Get

• A mission with meaning: You'll play a direct role in opening college doors for students who might otherwise never have had the chance.
• Skills that set you apart: Build expertise in data-driven instruction, differentiated coaching, public speaking, and student motivation.
• World-class coaching and development: No education background? No problem. We'll train you hard and elevate you even harder — including deep SAT content and pedagogy training from day one.

Benefits & Compensation

Health & Wellbeing — Starting Day One

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna and VSP — effective on your first day. SA covers 82% of our most popular medical plan, or about $9,000 annually.
• $50 monthly cellphone stipend ($600 annually).
• Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and Talkspace.
• Backup care for children and adults, fitness and travel discounts.

Time to Recharge

• Paid time off during summer break, school vacation weeks, and holidays.
• Generous paid parental leave for new parents.

Accelerated Growth & Recognition

• Intensive training, ongoing coaching, and leadership pathways — most teachers are promoted to leadership positions within an average of three years.
• Significant yearly salary increases, with opportunities for performance-based incentives.
• An employee recognition program with awards and acknowledgment.

Financial Security

• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Quarterly employer contributions to your HSA — up to $2,400/year.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and group life insurance.
• All roles qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years; most schools are eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness after 5 years.