Posted: 18-Nov-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
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Job Title: Classroom Management Specialist
Union Position- Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
Status: Non-Exempt
As of: 10/9/2025
Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, the United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity, and cross-cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable.
Position Summary:
The Classroom Management Specialist works alongside the teacher to ensure a positive, respectful, and safe learning environment for all students. This role focuses on promoting adherence to the Professional Conduct Guidelines of UNIS’s Teaching and Learning Policy, ensuring that all students are treated with dignity and respect. The Classroom Management Specialist supports effective classroom management, observes teaching practices, and provides feedback to uphold the school’s standards of professional behavior and student care.
Key Responsibilities:
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Observe classroom interactions to ensure alignment with UNIS’s Professional Conduct Guidelines and core values.
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Promote and model respectful, inclusive, and student-centered practices.
Support classroom management strategies that foster a safe and positive environment for all learners. -
Provide timely feedback to teachers and administrators regarding adherence to conduct and professional standards.
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Collaborate with the classroom teacher and school leadership to address any concerns related to classroom environment or professional conduct.
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Assist in maintaining a calm, organized, and engaging atmosphere that supports student well-being and learning.
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Uphold confidentiality and discretion in all observations and communications.
Skills & Qualifications
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Experience teaching in a K-12 educational or child-centered environment is essential, with familiarity or expertise in the Responsive Classroom Approach.
- Native or near-native proficiency in French required.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide feedback constructively and professionally.
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Demonstrated commitment to promoting respect, equity, and student dignity in all interactions.
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Ability to observe sensitively and respond appropriately to diverse classroom situations.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred; background in education, psychology, or child development a plus.
Compensation
Compensation is between $67,745 - $111,974, commensurate with years of experience as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (salary is prorated for part-time or temporary positions).
Application Process
All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: https://www.unis.org/about-unis/employment. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application. Paper and emailed applications and documents will not be accepted from external candidates. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.
In accordance with the guidelines of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, the United Nations International School adheres to a rigorous standard of recruitment practices and background checks, emphasizing the protection, safety, and welfare of our students.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role.
The United Nations International School provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, height, weight, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.