Imagine Me Leadership Charter School (IMLCS)
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School (IMLCS) serves students in grades Pre-K through 8 with a mission to cultivate academic excellence, leadership, and social responsibility among its diverse community of scholar leaders. As a tuition-free public charter school, IMLCS is dedicated to providing a nurturing and rigorous learning environment where students are affirmed, challenged, and supported in reaching their fullest potential. Our school fosters a strong sense of community rooted in culturally responsive pedagogy, leadership development, and restorative practices that prioritize the social-emotional well-being of every child.
Our instructional approach combines standards-based academic rigor with intentional relationship-building and enrichment opportunities that include visual and performing arts, athletics, and character development. IMLCS places a strong emphasis on routines, relationships, and rigor as the foundational elements of student success. Through strategic initiatives such as Academic Intervention Services (AIS), after-school enrichment programming, leadership development, and community partnerships, we aim to provide holistic support for every student. Guided by our belief that every child can lead and succeed, IMLCS continues to invest in the professional growth of its educators, the engagement of families, and the empowerment of its young leaders to transform their communities and the world around them.
School initiatives
- Empower scholar leaders through rigorous academics: Provide a high-quality, standards-based education that challenges students academically, fosters critical thinking, and prepares them for success in high school, college, and beyond
- Cultivate leadership and character: Instill values of leadership, responsibility, and integrity by integrating social-emotional learning and character development into daily instruction and school culture
- Engage families and community as partners in education: Strengthen home-school partnerships and community connections to support student success, cultural pride, and a shared vision of excellence
The details
- There are two degree options available at this location:
- 34-credit master of arts in teaching in Inclusive Childhood Education (dual degree in Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education, Grades 1-6)
- 30-credit master of arts in teaching in Secondary Education (Grades 7-12)
- Meet online with NYU Steinhardt faculty and peers twice per week in the evening for your course work ~15 hours/week
- ~40 hours/week in classroom residency at partner location
- Tuition subsidy and stipend or wage from partner school
- Full-day cost details
As a teacher resident, you’ll teach and learn in your content area. You’ll work alongside another teacher and gain responsibility throughout the year. You also may be asked to substitute teach later in the year as well as support intervention work.
During residency year
Estimated Stipend
$40,000-$55,000
Health Insurance
Provided
Start Date
Late summer (in-person)
After residency year
Job After Graduation
After successful completion of the program, you will be strongly considered for available teaching positions in your content area.
Estimated Starting Salary with Master’s Degree
$65,000
The figures above are estimates provided by our partners for informational and planning purposes only. NYU Steinhardt does not guarantee these amounts.