The Senesh School, a progressive, independent K-8 Jewish day school in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, is hiring a middle school science and math teacher to join our 2026-27 faculty.

Successful candidates will be dynamic, innovative, nurturing, and reflective educators that possess a growth mindset. Responsibilities include teaching 5th grade science, middle school STEM electives, and providing math support and enrichment.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a warm, creative, and supportive classroom environment
• Teaching the 5th grade science curriculum
• Designing and leading STEM electives and enrichment
• Providing math support and enrichment
• Collaborating with faculty at the department, grade-level, and divisional levels
• Partnering with the student support team to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Maintaining accurate documentation of curriculum and student progress
• Building effective partnerships with parents
• Serving as a middle school advisor
• Attending a weekly faculty meeting, department meeting, and other professional development opportunities

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Tracey Schreier, Middle School Director, Hannah Senesh Community Day School at tschreier@hannahsenesh.org

Qualifications and Dispositions:

• MA degree in education or a related field
• Three or more years of middle school lead teaching experience
• Expertise in curriculum development and instructional design
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in STEM education
• Collaborative, collegial, and team-oriented
• Commitment to a “whole child” approach supporting academic, social, and emotional growth
• Experience differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About Hannah Senesh Community Day School

Hannah Senesh Community Day School is a progressive, independent K-8 Jewish school in brownstone Brooklyn. We teach our students to: SEEK MEANING. Drawing from the rich traditions of Jewish inquiry and secular scholarship, our students learn to think deeply and realize their highest academic, intellectual, and ethical potential. BUILD COMMUNITY. Our students and families cultivate meaningful connections within the school, with Israel, and in the wider world. We share a commitment to global citizenship and social responsibility. LEARN JOYFULLY. We approach every day with creativity, passion, and joy, and celebrate Jewish learning and life. Our values, which are deeply rooted in Jewish teachings, guide us in all that we do at Senesh. Kindness – Chesed We treat each other with respect and strive to demonstrate compassion and empathy. Openness – Elu v’Elu We seek to understand diverse perspectives and accept those with different ideas. Responsibility – Areivut We take responsibility to support the well-being of others in our community and the world around us. Perseverance – Hatmadah We apply ourselves in all we do and earn the satisfaction of seeing thin...gs through, especially when the challenge is great. Journey – Masa We embrace life as a continuous journey of learning and growing.

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