Staten Island Academy seeks applicants for the position of full-time Math and Science teacher (Grades 5 and 6) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is strongly preferred. 

Ideal candidates will have three to five years of middle school teaching experience in math and/or science using an inquiry-based pedagogy, and a demonstrated passion for teaching young adolescents. Working with a skilled team, the teacher will bring creativity and imagination to building a meaningful, outcomes oriented curriculum for students of varied skill levels, subject backgrounds and learning profiles.  The teacher in this position will also serve as an academic advisor.  At the Academy, advisors work closely with deans, school counselors, learning specialists and families to provide wrap-around support for a group of 8-12 students. Academy teachers are expected to be engaged in the life of the school outside of the classroom, so an interest in working with students as a club moderator or coach is preferred.  

Teaching Responsibilities: 

• maintain safe, productive, developmentally appropriate learning environments for students in Middle School
• teach two sections of Grade 6 science, one section of Grade 5 science and one section of Grade 5 math, including all planning and preparation, classroom instruction and assessment; 
• meet with students outside the classroom as needed to support their learning;
• communicate frequently with students and families, providing written and oral feedback on student progress consistently throughout the school year;
• collaborate with colleagues to develop learning objectives to reflect the goals and mission of the department and the school. 

Advising Responsibilities:

• structure and lead regular advisory meetings that support executive functioning skills, strong study habits, and teambuilding
• communicate regularly with families about student progress, including end of trimester conferences
• communicate effectively with student services staff about individual student needs

About Staten Island Academy

Staten Island Academy is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation and any other characteristic protected by law. Staten Island Academy believes that diversity and inclusion among our faculty and staff is critical to our success as a learning community. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented educators and school personnel from a diverse candidate pool nationwide. We are proud to be Staten Island’s only independent school and the oldest private school in the borough. A co-ed, college prep school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, the Academy builds upon its 125-year tradition to focus entirely on providing the best future for children. Our Mission: Students are at the heart of the Staten Island Academy community. Rooted in our history as an independent school since 1884, Staten Island Academy provides an atmosphere that balances intellectual challenge, artistic expression, athletic engagement, and service learning. On our campus, we prepare students to be analytical and ...ethical thinkers, bold advocates, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners. We embrace the differences of our shared humanity through open and ongoing dialogue, fostering an individual and collective sense of belonging. Ultimately, student growth is the measure of our success.

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