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We are a team of bold, driven educators who recognize the brilliance of Brooklyn’s children and are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. We continuously refine our practice, cultivate joyful learning experiences, and push for exceptional outcomes—ensuring every student has the foundation to shape their own future.

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What it Means to Teach at Ascend

At Ascend Public Schools, you’ll join a team of passionate educators who believe in the limitless potential of every child and are committed to providing joyful, rigorous learning experiences.

With a culture of continuous growth, collaborative support, and a deep focus on equity, Ascend empowers teachers and staff to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while advancing their own professional excellence.

At Ascend, educational equity goes beyond access—we equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to take charge of their futures.

Centering our People, Serving our Students

At Ascend, the values and promises we make to our students and families guide everything we do. To deliver on our mission, we extend those same commitments to the educators and staff who make our work possible. The pillars below reflect the experience we strive to create for our people: one grounded in excellence, growth, opportunity, purpose, and well-being.

High-Achieving

At Ascend, excellence is built through practice, feedback, and shared study. Educators have protected time and structured support to strengthen their craft and deliver strong outcomes for students.

Weekly dedicated Professional Development time: Regular space for educators to study instruction, analyze student work, and sharpen practice.
Instructional Lab: A hands-on learning space where teachers observe, practice, receive feedback, and refine their craft.
Summer Training Institute: Foundational preparation that grounds educators in Ascend’s instructional vision, culture, and expectations.
Individualized coaching: Ongoing feedback and support that helps educators grow with clarity and purpose.
Ascend Together: A network-wide teacher recognition program that celebrates educators whose skill, care, and commitment reflect Ascend’s values and drive student success

Career Readiness

Ascend helps educators see a future for themselves here. Through clear development pathways and intentional leadership preparation, team members build the skills to expand their impact across classrooms, schools, and the network.

Ascending Leader: Ascend’s internal leadership pipeline for educators preparing for roles such as Dean, Assistant Principal, Principal, and other leadership positions.
Leadership Lab: Targeted development for emerging and current leaders focused on coaching, management, instructional leadership, and decision-making.
Role-based growth: Opportunities for educators to take on new responsibilities and explore multiple career trajectories across Ascend.

Boundless Choice

We want educators to have the same sense of possibility we promise our students. At Ascend, team members are supported in shaping careers aligned to their strengths, goals, and aspirations.

Transparent development conversations: Regular feedback and planning so educators know where they are growing and what opportunities are ahead.
Internal mobility: Support to explore roles across classrooms, schools, operations, leadership, and network teams.

Thriving Lives

Ascend supports the whole educator because sustainable excellence requires care, community, and well-being. We invest in the conditions that help our people thrive in and beyond work.

Market-leading compensation: Salaries that are within the 85% percentile of our competitors
Wellness days: Dedicated time for rest, restoration, and sustainability
Generous holiday breaks: Meaningful time away from work to recharge
Comprehensive benefits: Support for health, stability, and long-term well-being

Refer a friend and earn up to $2,500

Know someone who would be a great addition to the Ascend team? We offer a referral bonus to any full or part-time Ascend employee who puts us in touch with a candidate who is hired. Simply have the candidate add your name to their application.

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Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism

We believe our staff members must be windows and mirrors for our students, reflecting both those who share our students' backgrounds as well as individuals who have different life experiences. We are committed to ensuring our hiring and promotion practices are equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply!

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