Potential Opening: Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Bay Ridge Prep
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Details
Posted: 27-Jan-25
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
Salary Details:
Commensurate with experience
Required Education:
Masters
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Bay Ridge Prep, a student-centered, K-12 independent school located in Brooklyn, New York, seeks an outstanding educator to join its Middle School faculty as a 6th and 7th-grade social studies teacher. The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to effectively teach students with a range of learning profiles and will have an understanding of multiple intelligences and differentiated instruction. Applicants must also demonstrate effective classroom management skills in a learning environment that emphasizes problem-solving, effective oral and written communication, collaboration and leadership, intrinsic motivation, cultivation of initiative and persistence, and the ability to access and analyze information effectively.
This ten-month, full-time, in-person position follows the school’s academic calendar. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm; faculty meetings occur on Mondays from 2:50 pm to 4 pm. Evening (e.g., Parent-teacher meetings) and weekend work may be required as job duties demand them and will be scheduled in advance. This position reports to the Middle School Director and Head of School.
Responsibilities
Implementation of 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade social studies curriculum
Collaboration with the Middle School faculty team and social studies department
Role as an Advisor helping with the social and emotional development of students, establishing strong teacher-student relationships, and providing time for implementation of The Social Institute digital curriculum
Providing extra student support as needed
Adherence to all grading and assessment deadlines and requirements as determined by the administration, including a Fall mid-trimester progress note and narrative-style report cards three times a year
Actively demonstrating a passion for Middle School teaching and the celebration of young minds
Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year (can run into evening hours)
Attendance at weekly faculty meetings and professional development days
Lunch, reading, and recess supervision duties
Qualifications
3-5 years teaching experience with 4th-8th graders, preferably in a private/independent school and in the subject of social studies or humanities and a Master’s Degree or above
Capacity for teaching students at different learning levels and with learning differences
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
A sense of humor and an appreciation for the ups and downs of middle schoolers
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Bay Ridge Prep is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community where each person achieves an authentic sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job requires the ability to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and to ensure the safety of the students. This includes the ability to bend or stand for long periods of time, as necessary. Classroom locations vary based on student schedules, and staff may need to teach in different rooms. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, Smartboards and/or Promethean boards, phones, and photocopiers. Travel between school buildings, including accompanying students to the park and supervising activities, is also required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Benefits
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with Oxford Freedom (medical) and United Healthcare (dental, vision) are fully covered by the school for each full-time employee. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost, partially funded by the school.
Retirement: Bay Ridge Prep offers a generous 403B retirement plan through TIAA-CREF. For full-time employees, the school makes an annual contribution equal to 3% of salary plus a matching contribution of up to an additional 4% of salary based on the employee’s additional contributions.
Partial reimbursement via insurance plan for gym, fitness club/class membership (subject to the policies of and review by school insurance provider)
Support for ongoing professional development
How to apply
Qualified applicants should email their resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected] with the subject line “MiddleSocial Studies Teacher”. Please label/title file names of all materials and attachments with the applicant's Last Name-First Name-Document Title. No phone calls, please.
Due to the high number of résumés received for each job posting, we are unable to respond to each inquiry. The school administration will determine which candidates have a strong potential to join our staff and will make direct contact with those candidates.
We appreciate your interest in Bay Ridge Preparatory School, an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Bay Ridge Prep, a NYSAIS-accredited, independent, college preparatory school, is dedicated to enriching the intellectual curiosity, creativity, and emotional intelligence of each person.