Middle School Class 5 Humanities Teacher and Advisor

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 Chapins 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.

Chapins 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 students 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:

• Bachelors degree

• Previous Middle School teaching experience

• Advisory experience or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters 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 $75000$130000 annually.

How To Apply: Submit your cover letter résumé and statement of educational philosophy by March 1 2025. The committee will begin review of applications immediately and will consider those that are submitted after March 2 on a rolling basis.