Middle School History Teacher Grades 5-8

The NightingaleBamford School seeks a Middle School History Teacher (focusing on grades 5 and 6 for the academic year. We seek an educator who will bring experience enthusiasm and a sense of equity to a teaching load that includes ancient and medieval world history geography and world religion and culture and may expand to include additional topics. Qualified candidates will hold an undergraduate degree in history or a related field and at least three years of teaching experience at the middle school or upper elementary level. Collaboration is central to the work we do within the history department at NightingaleBamford; candidates must be prepared to work closely within a team. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to best practices in history pedagogy excellent organizational skills a passion for teaching children and early adolescents strong written and verbal communication skills an ability to meet deadlines detail orientation and willingness to pursue professional development. Our faculty members are expected to value diversity as a source of strength to commit to equity and inclusion and to contribute to the school community outside of the classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Teaching a full course load (four courses) in the Middle School.
• Providing timely feedback to students on assignments in alignment with departmental standards.
• Employing best practices of teaching pedagogy to provide our students with an excellent experience.
• Contributing as required to curriculum development and revision in collaboration with other faculty
• Pursuing appropriate professional development to build content knowledge incorporate new pedagogical approaches and keep current in the field
• Additional tasks in the school community as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in History or in the humanities Masters preferred.
• Three to five years in teaching history at the upper elementary or middle school level.
• Proficiency in teaching history world geography and world religion and culture as well as transferable skills such as active reading research and writing.
• Excellent classroom management skills.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity equity and inclusion.
• Must demonstrate cultural competence and be able to understand appreciate and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent attention to detail professional attitude good judgment a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with all levels of constituents.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative and a proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Appreciation of the sense of joy inherent in Middle School.

SALARY

In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act this positions annual salary range is $75000 $105000. When extending an offer Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity and market and organizational considerations.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at THE NIGHTINGALEBAMFORD SCHOOL

Founded by two bold visionary educators in 1920 The NightingaleBamford Schools mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers compassionate citizens and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls minds and hearts and in so doing infuses

their lives with meaningful relationships teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence empathy resilience and reason. Nightingales commitment to social justice and antiracism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color creed religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions military status marital status familial status caregiver status predisposing genetic characteristics actual or perceived domestic violence victim status disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Schools employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity.

This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities including but not limited to recruiting interviewing hiring staffing training promotions compensation practices employee benefits social programs discipline and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation. The School prohibits retaliation against any employee who in good faith makes a report under this policy.