New York, NY

The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on 62nd Street in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 425 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system – all in a single-sex setting.

MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES

The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world.

The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds these values…

HONESTY
We speak the truth, act with integrity, and take responsibility for our actions.

DIGNITY
We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community.

CURIOSITY
We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us.

PURPOSE
We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of differences and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.

BROWNING PHILOSOPHY OF LEARNING

Boys come to Browning to be known, challenged, and inspired.  When a boy’s capacities and aspirations are known and understood by his teachers, that boy can be guided, year after year, to take increasing ownership of his learning.  He will develop the disposition not only to respond to others’ questions, but also the ability to craft questions of his own, questions that will drive his class’s process of inquiry.  Through this activity, the boys are likewise challenged to ask similar searching questions of themselves.  It is through this questioning that they come to understand their identities as intellectual and moral agents, and recognize the opportunities they have to develop and refine their senses of self and character.  In reflecting upon the bigger, essential questions that arise from their self-examination and academic work alike, Browning boys are inspired to seek a deeper level of understanding and to build a sense of purpose that will engage their passions and skills in the service of the world beyond themselves.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Browning is looking for a Grade 3 Associate Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. The position is expected to begin orientation on August 22, 2024. 

Key Responsibilities

Associate teachers are responsible for building strong relationships with students and head teachers in order to deliver the content and curriculum of the Browning program. Successful associate teachers believe in and desire the growth of all their students and have a passion for the art, craft, and science of pedagogy. Ultimately, teachers are responsible for the most important work of our School -- knowing our boys and teaching them well. Among other things, the Grade 3 Associate Teacher is tasked with:

1. Assisting head teachers in delivering instruction in two Grade 3 classroom sections in English language arts, mathematics and social studies
2. Shepherding both the social-emotional and academic growth of the boys in your care
3. Helping to cultivate a classroom environment that is warm and welcoming, while holding students to high expectations for excellence
4. Creating strong relationships with students built on Browning’s core values of honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose
5. Collaborating as a professional, collegial, and inspirational member of the faculty and your teaching team
6. Participating in professional development to grow self, department, and school
7. Assisting with communication with families about curricular and student matters as needed
8. Heartily contributing to the school community
9. Performing non-classroom duties as needed such as early arrival, bus dismissal, lunch duty, recess supervision, and providing substitute coverage when a head teacher is absent

Key Competencies and Qualifications

In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are: 

• Champions of boys -- They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys. 
• Relationship-oriented -- They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Purpose-driven -- They are inquiry-minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.
• Justice-seeking -- They seek to address students and their needs with an equity-oriented and antiracist lens and engage in the deep work of equity in the classroom and school community.
• Can-do collaborators -- They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.

A successful Lower School Associate Teacher will possess most or all of the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in elementary education or a related field
• Knowledge and appreciation of working with boys (preferred)
• Strong classroom management skills in creating a warm and productive learning environment for all students
• Knowledge of teaching pedagogy in literacy, math, and social studies
• Understanding and appreciation of teaching students from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to proactively collaborate with students, faculty, and parents 
• Refined writing and organizational skills
• Professional development or experience implementing Math in Focus/Singapore Math, The Writing Revolution, Responsive Classroom desired

The Browning School seeks to promote diversity in its hiring process and is committed to building an inclusive community and culturally diverse faculty. The Browning School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, or any other basis.

Those interested in the position should send their résumé and a cover letter to Eric Ogden, Head of Lower School, at this link.

About The Browning School

The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world. The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds our core values: honesty, dignity, curiosity and purpose. We speak the truth, act with integrity and take responsibility for our actions. We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community. We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us. We believe that education encourages exploration and discovery in pursuit of meaning and enduring fulfillment. The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected, and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of difference and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.

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