Amber Charter Schools

Amber Charter Schools provides our students with an academically rigorous and well-rounded education, along with strong character development, which will enable them to prosper in their future endeavors.

By 2025, the ACS network will serve over 1200 students across three NYC neighborhoods.

• Amber Charter School East Harlem was founded in 2000 as the first Latino-led charter school in New York State. It currently serves over 300 students, K-8. 
• Amber Charter School Kingsbridge opened in 2016 and currently serves over 700 students, K-8.   
• Amber Charter School Inwood opened in 2021 and currently serves over 175 students, K-4.

Join a team devoted to positively impacting the lives of children and families every day. Come help build lifelong learners. Apply for new positions at our growing schools!

AMBER CHARTER SCHOOLS CORE VALUES

• Keep kids at the core. Lead from our mission. Strive to balance the warm with the firm, the support with the accountability.

• Model the AMBER Way: 

  • Achievement: Embrace a growth mindset. Stay humble and respectfully give and receive feedback. 

  • Community: Create a collaborative community. Develop and maintain trusting and aligned teams. 

  • Honesty: Communicate intentionally and authentically. 

  • Responsibility: Be solutions oriented. Remain nimble, persistent and honestly optimistic. 

  • Respect: Be inclusive and empathetic. Value diversity in all its forms: identity, experiences, ideas and perspectives.