The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as Middle School Class 4 Humanities Teacher and Advisor. Our division begins with Class 4, the transitional year into Middle School, and continues through Class 7.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, and mission.

Job Overview  

In Middle School, we cultivate a love for learning by offering rich academic content and the necessary skills to engage with it. Students analyze core literacy skills in ELA while studying ancient societies from Mesopotamia to China in social studies. As advisors, we support the social, emotional, and academic development of each student while fostering the values of curiosity, excellence, humanity, and integrity. 

Chapin’s next Middle School Humanities Teacher and Advisor will be:

An educator who demonstrates a commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development by

• Designing and implementing high quality, engaging learning experiences built around intellectual exploration and joyful discovery.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to prepare, implement, and document appropriate lesson plans that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Identifying and facilitating interdisciplinary opportunities between the literacy/English and social studies/history curriculum.
• Using diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment data to inform teaching and learning and set individual student goals.

A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and English Language Arts and who

• Demonstrates effective pedagogy, particularly in response to the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning needs, and interests.
• Understands and appreciates the middle school learner within the context of pre-adolescent development.
• Embodies a growth mindset and empowers students to develop their skills and see themselves as readers, writers, and researchers.

An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by

• Engaging students in the process of co-creating a healthy and supportive learning environment.
• Cultivating an inclusive classroom that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue.

A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning by

• Simultaneously challenging and supporting students, fostering joy, intellectual curiosity, and love of learning.
• Participating in professional development opportunities rooted in current research in the field.
• Seeking and reflecting on feedback, demonstrating the values of personal and professional growth. 
• Maintaining open and professional communication with students, families, and colleagues.

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience. The range is $75,000–$130,000 annually.

How To Apply: Submit your cover letter, résumé, and statement of educational philosophy by April 6, 2026.  The committee will begin review of applications immediately, and will consider those that are submitted after April 6 on a rolling basis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Minimum three years of Grade 3-6 teaching experience
• Advisory experience or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in literacy and/or history education, elementary education, or other related fields
• Experience with a variety of curricular programs such as The Writing Revolution, morphology or word study, and the workshop model
• Familiarity and commitment to project-based and inquiry-based learning