Middle School Class 5 Humanities Teacher and Advisor

Location: New York,New York,United States

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as Middle School Class 5 Humanities Teacher and Advisor. 

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.

Job Overview  

The Middle School Class 5 Humanities Teacher and Advisor will be adept at teaching English Language Arts and Social Studies. This teacher will also serve as an advisor. This position necessitates a thorough understanding of middle school children as well as a desire to work with and advocate for them. 

Chapin’s next Middle School Humanities Teacher and Advisor will be:

An educator who demonstrates a commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development by

• Designing and implementing high quality, engaging learning experiences built around intellectual exploration and joyful discovery.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to prepare, implement, and document appropriate lesson plans that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.

• Identifying and facilitating interdisciplinary opportunities between the literacy/English and social studies/history curriculum.

• Aligning the program with core curriculum competencies.

• Using diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment data to inform teaching and learning and set individual student goals.

A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and English Language Arts and who

• Demonstrates effective pedagogy, particularly in response to the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning needs, and interests.

• Understands and appreciates the middle school learner within the context of pre-adolescent development.

• Believes that in order for young people to thrive, they must see in the curriculum both themselves and others.

• Embodies a growth mindset and empowers students to develop their skills and see themselves as readers, writers, and researchers.

An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by

• Engaging students in the process of co-creating a healthy and supportive learning environment.

• Cultivating an inclusive classroom that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue.

A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning by

• Simultaneously challenging and supporting students, fostering joy, intellectual curiosity, and love of learning.

• Collaborating with grade level teachers, department members, and learning support teams to plan curriculum, set expectations, assess students’ achievement levels, and differentiate instruction.

• Participating in professional development opportunities rooted in current research in the field.

• Seeking and reflecting on feedback, demonstrating the values of personal and professional growth. 

• Maintaining open and professional communication with students, families, and colleagues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Previous Middle School teaching experience

• Advisory experience or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in literacy and/or history education, elementary education, or other related fields

• Experience with a variety of curricular programs such as The Writing Revolution, Notice & Note, and the workshop model

• Familiarity and commitment to project-based and inquiry-based learning 

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience. The range is $75,000–$130,000 annually.

How To Apply: Submit your cover letter, résumé, and statement of educational philosophy by March