Career Center

Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School and Center is seeking a High School Social Studies Assistant Teacher. 

An Assistant Teacher works closely with the Head Teacher to achieve the instructional/educational goals of the classroom.  The Assistant consults with and supports the Head Teacher on daily lesson planning, the monitoring, and assessment of student progress and the management/supervision of students in class, halls, and throughout the building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Embrace and model Churchill’s Mission Statement and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Support Head Teacher by
• planning curriculum, lessons, and assignments
• grading student work and participation
• taking attendance each period
• maintaining website with course documents and assignments
• tracking students' work and progress and maintaining records 
• Support Students by
• developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and tools to become independent, college-bound learners
• providing extra-help 
• breaking-down / scaffolding assignment

The ideal candidate has… 

• a BA in education, history or social studies (liberal arts majors welcome)
• knowledge/interest in Global Studies, US History, Civics and Economics (or personal finance)
• classroom experience or experience building positive, appropriate relationships with teens 
• knowledge/experience working with students with learning disabilities
• experience with smartboards, GoogleDrive, and technology in the classroom
• interest in becoming a head teacher and/or pursuing career in (special) education
• patience and organization

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a current resume, references, and a cover letter outlining all experience relative to the position. Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens. 

Send in a PDF format to hsresume@churchillschoolnyc.org. 

(SUBJECT LINE: Social Studies) 

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color as well as candidates from under-represented groups.