Career Center

Start Date: August 29, 2022

Bay Ridge Prep, a progressive, 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 science 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 effectively access and analyze information.  

This is a ten-month, full-time, in-person position that follows the school’s academic calendar.  Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm; faculty meetings occur on Tuesdays from 2:50 pm to 4 pm.  Evening (e.g., Parent teacher meetings) and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and will be scheduled in advance. Reports to the Middle School Director and Head of School.

Responsibilities 

• Implementation of 6th and 7th grade science curriculum
• Collaboration with the grade-level faculty team and science 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 narrative style report cards three times a year
• Actively demonstrating a passion for Middle School teaching and the celebration of young minds
• Conduct evening parent-teacher conferences twice a year
• Attendance at weekly faculty meetings and professional development days
• Lunch and recess supervision duties (weather permitting, we utilize our outdoor play street)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years teaching experience with 4th-8th graders, preferably in a private/independent school and in the subject of science 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage paid for by the school
• 403B Retirement Plan with an annual contribution by the school equal to 3% of salary plus a matching contribution equal 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

All Bay Ridge Prep employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and are expected to stay up to date in their COVID-19 vaccination series, including current and future booster doses.

How to apply

Qualified applicants should email their resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@bayridgeprep.org with the subject line “6th Grade Science 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.

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. Bay Ridge Prep is a community of lifelong learners, and we consider our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as some of the most important aspects of a 21st century education. 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 from different rooms.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, Smart boards 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 the essential functions.