Posted: 15-Jan-26
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 annually
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Start Date: August 24, 2026
Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000, annually and commensurate with experience
Bay Ridge Prep, a student-centered, K-12 independent school located in Brooklyn, New York, seeks an outstanding educator to join its Middle School faculty as a 7th and 8th-grade social studies teacher. The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to effectively teach students with a range of learning profiles and will have an understanding of multiple intelligences and differentiated instruction. Applicants must also demonstrate effective classroom management skills in a learning environment that emphasizes problem-solving, effective oral and written communication, collaboration and leadership, intrinsic motivation, initiative and persistence, and the ability to access and analyze information.
This ten-month, full-time, in-person position follows the school’s academic calendar. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm; faculty meetings occur on Tuesdays from 2:50 pm to 4 pm. Evening (e.g., Parent-teacher meetings) and weekend work may be required as job duties demand them and will be scheduled in advance. This position reports to the Middle School Director and Head of School.
Responsibilities
- Implementation of the 7th and 8th-grade social studies curriculum
- Collaboration with the Middle School faculty team and social studies department
- Role as an Advisor helping with the social and emotional development of students, establishing strong teacher-student relationships, and providing time for implementation of The Social Institute digital curriculum
- Providing extra student support as needed, including running a weekly SS Learning Lab for each class
- Adherence to all grading and assessment deadlines and requirements as determined by the administration, including a Fall mid-trimester progress note and narrative-style report cards three times a year
- Actively demonstrating a passion for Middle School teaching and the celebration of young minds
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year (can run into evening hours)
- Attendance at weekly faculty meetings and professional development days
- Lunch, reading, and recess supervision duties
Qualifications
- 3-5 years teaching experience with 4th-8th graders, preferably in a private/independent school and in the subject of social studies or humanities, and a Master’s Degree or above
- Capacity for teaching students at different learning levels and with learning differences
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- A sense of humor and an appreciation for the ups and downs of middle schoolers
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Bay Ridge Prep is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community where each person achieves an authentic sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job requires the ability to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and ensure the safety of the students, and the ability to perform typical classroom and school-related physical activities, with or without reasonable accommodation. Classroom locations vary based on student schedules and staff may need to teach from different rooms. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. Occasional travel between school buildings is required, scheduled with advanced notice, and the school buildings are within walking distance from each other. Accompanying students to the park and supervising activities is also required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with Oxford Freedom (medical) and UnitedHealthcare (dental and vision) are fully covered by the school for each full-time employee. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost, partially funded by the school.
- Retirement: Bay Ridge Prep offers a generous 403B retirement plan through TIAA-CREF. For full-time employees, the school makes an annual contribution equal to 3% of salary plus a matching contribution of up to an additional 4% of salary based on the employee’s additional contributions.
- Partial reimbursement via insurance plan for gym, fitness club/class membership (subject to the policies of and review by the school insurance provider)
- Support for ongoing professional development
How to apply
Interested candidates should complete the employment application using the link below. The application is hosted in Google Forms. Applicants will be asked to sign in using a Google account or create a free Google account using their current email address in order to submit materials.
We appreciate your interest in Bay Ridge Prep. Due to the volume of applications received for each position, Bay Ridge Prep is unable to respond individually to every applicant. Candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the needs of the position will be contacted directly by the school.
Bay Ridge Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment. The school does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.