Posted: 20-Feb-26
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000-$115,000
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Preferred Education:
The Berkeley Carroll School is a Pre-K through grade 12 college-preparatory school of approximately 1,000 students located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn in New York City. Our vibrant learning environment draws students from all over the city. Admission to the school is competitive, and both our parents and students value achievement and community.
The Berkeley Carroll Middle School seeks an inspirational and passionate science teacher, teaching two sections of sixth grade, beginning August 2026 and ending June 2027. Curiosity, resilience, discernment, empathy, and an abiding interest in the special qualities of middle schoolers--as well as direct teaching experience with this age group--are essential.
The science department uses a Project Based Learning approach, and applicants should have exposure to this method of teaching. The process of curriculum design and delivery is collaborative, and curriculum is uniform across a grade. Grade-level teaching teams schedule multiple meetings per week in order to plan effective lessons. Each grade level touches on multiple fields of inquiry.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach two sections of sixth grade Science
- Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that meets the developmental needs of middle school students.
- Regularly assess and report student learning and growth, providing timely and meaningful feedback.
- Collaborate with members of the Science Department to create lesson plans and develop curriculum, ensuring that Berkeley Carroll’s Portrait of a Learner—its essential skills and habits of mind—is consistently cultivated.
- Communicate effectively and proactively with students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and well-being.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred
- Secondary (5-12) Science education teaching experience
- Exposure to Project-Based Learning
- Deep enthusiasm for middle school students
- Commitment to reflective practice, ongoing professional growth, and continuous improvement
- Collegiality, an ability to listen, and a commitment to a supportive community that strives to honor diversity in every aspect
- Strong organizational, collaboration, and teamwork skills
- High level of cultural competency and a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
Berkeley Carroll is committed to creating an environment that includes a diversity of perspectives and to cultivating an equitable, inclusive learning community in which everyone has a true sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to these values are especially encouraged to apply.
This position is 0.5 FTE role. Salary and benefits are highly competitive and will be offered commensurate with experience and credentials. The full-time equivalent annual salary range is $75K–$115K; compensation will be prorated based on the portion of time worked during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume with a list of references, and completed Berkeley Carroll Employment Application to:
MSScienceHiring@berkeleycarroll.org addressed to:
- Paul McElfresh, Middle School Director (pmcelfresh@berkeleycarroll.org)
- Jennifer Kosknick, Assistant Director of the Middle School (jkosnick@berkeleycarroll.org)
- Matt Erdosy, Middle School Science Chair (merdosy@berkeleycarroll.org)