Middle School Humanities Teacher
Dwight School
- New York City, NY
- $67,000-73,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
7:30am-4pm
Start Date: August 2024Dwight School, a Pre-K-12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking an experienced Middle School Humanities teacher, with a passion for supporting all student’s achievements, for the 2024-2025 academic year. Experience in, or strong knowledge of, the IB, and a student-centered inquiry-based learning approach is highly preferred.Responsibilities
- Teach critical thinking and analysis, while delivering excellent MYP English Literature and Language and Literature and/or Individuals & Societies curriculums to Grade 6-8 students.
- Designing, developing and delivering lessons that are student centered, engaging, and inquiry based.
- Our student body comprises many nationalities - you must display a clear commitment to developing international-mindedness in your classroom.
- Collaborate closely with other Dwight colleagues concerning the development of curriculum, academic scope and sequence, student wellness and growth, and professional development to yield a positive and healthy school environment.
- Display a commitment to diversity and create a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight.
- Complete an online Anti-Bias training program in the first year of teaching.
- Participate in one after-school activity two out of three trimesters a year.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science Education, Literature, History, or a related field required
- Graduate degree in Education, Social Science Education, Literature, History, or a related field preferred
- Two (2) years of teaching experience in a Middle School setting
- Experience with the IB Middle Years Program highly preferred
- Experience teaching to a wide range of learners
- Experience with thoughtful integration of technology into curricula
- Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight School community
- Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, humor, hard work, and flexibility to the school environment