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 a Middle School Humanities Teacher and Advisor. 

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion.

In Middle School, we cultivate a love for learning by offering rich academic content and the necessary skills to engage with it. Students explore and examine the narratives and historical events of our world, and they endeavor to comprehend the origins of the present by delving into the past, using this knowledge to make thoughtful and well-informed decisions. As advisors, we support the social, emotional, and academic development of each student while fostering the values of kindness, safety, responsibility, and honesty. 

Job Overview  

The Middle School Humanities Teacher and Advisor will be adept at teaching history in Class 7. 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. 

In Class 7 History, the focus is U.S. History II, exploring the transformation of the United States from Reconstruction through the modern era and the political, social, and economic forces that have shaped the nation.

Chapin’s next Middle School History 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 student’s voice, experience, and history 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 team 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.

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience. The range is $75,000–$130,000 annually.

How To Apply: Submit your cover letter, résumé, and statement of educational philosophy by April 6, 2026.  The committee will begin review of applications immediately, and will consider those that are submitted after April 6 on a rolling basis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Previous middle school teaching experience
• Advisory experience or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s 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