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Humanities Teacher (ELA + Social Studies)

AB Hires and Consulting LLC, New York, NY, United States


A private progressive school in Queens, NY is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Middle School Humanities Teacher (ELA + Social Studies) for their 5th-8th graders to join their warm middle school community. Candidates should be well versed in Common Core Standards and differentiated instruction. Candidates should be committed to working collaboratively and to becoming part of a professional learning community. Masters Degree preferred with at least 2 years of classroom experience.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate extraordinary professionalism in service of the mission:

Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning

Design, strengthen and participate in positive learning environments that support individual and collaborative learning

Build strong relationships that contribute to individual and collective success

Be a self-starter, comfortable with change, risk-taking and realignment

Convey a dedication to ALL learners, regardless of personal circumstance or academic need.

Demonstrate effective teaching practice:

Develop and facilitate authentic learning experiences which meet the needs of all students.

Utilize in-depth understanding of content, assessment, and learning progressions to engage learners

Make practices clear, accessible, shareable, and well‑documented

Pursue Academy’s pedagogy and vision for the future of learning:

Demonstrate orientation towards and commitment to a whole-child vision for teaching and learning

Understand and employ techniques for developing knowledge, skills, habits, and metacognition in support of the whole child

Promote student agency and ownership with regard to learning

Support Academy’s growth :

Ensure a constantly open classroom, create a welcoming and collaborative visitor experience

Contribute to the growth of the school through effective communication, individual initiative, and in response to the needs/requests of the community.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Prior experience with creating whole-child learning activities, including classroom teaching experience with students at the relevant age band

Prior experience with demonstrated academic results and fostering social emotional learning in student experiences

Passion for working with and engaging children in student driven learning

Commitment to continuous professional learning, collaboration, improvement and a willingness to share lessons learned

Collaborative mindset and a ‘can do’ attitude to overcoming obstacles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Education

Prior experience collaborating with other educators

Prior experience leading curriculum development and/or assessment.

You are also:

A passionate professional dedicated to helping children succeed

A solution-oriented, proactive communicator and collaborator

Positive, friendly, and poised under all circumstances

Able to thrive in a start‑up environment by taking initiative and being comfortable with ambiguity

Hours: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Salary: $60K -75K plus health insurance and Retirement plan options.

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