The Senesh School, a progressive, independent K-8 Jewish school in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, is hiring an eighth grade humanities teacher to join our 2025-26 faculty. The Humanities program includes English and Social Studies instruction in an interdisciplinary model. Successful applicants will be creative, nurturing, and reflective educators who are interested in the life of the school outside of their classroom. Competitive salary and benefits. The salary for this position is $70,000-80,000 commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Tracey Schreier, Middle School Director, Hannah Senesh Community Day School at tschreier@hannahsenesh.org.

About the School

The Senesh School is a progressive Jewish day school where students grow into curious, kind, and confident people. Senesh cultivates intellectual curiosity in a rigorous and joyful academic environment that teaches the whole child. Students are guided by Jewish values and challenged to be agents of change toward a more just world. Students, parents, and staff together create a welcoming and vibrant home at Senesh, offering a place of belonging for diverse Jewish families. To learn more about the school visit our website at www.hannahsenesh.org.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing a warm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Teaching English and Social Studies
• Differentiating instruction and materials to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Helping students to develop social and emotional competencies
• Keeping accurate documentation of curriculum and student progress
• Working collaboratively with the grade-level team members on community programs and student support.
• Acting as an advisory and leading a clubs/elective
• Attending a weekly faculty meeting, department meeting, and other professional development opportunities
• Participating in an overnight trip
• Building partnerships with parents to support student progress

Candidates will possess the following qualifications and dispositions towards education:

• MA degree in education
• Three or more years experience working as a lead teacher in a middle school
• A “whole child” approach to teaching and learning that focuses on growth in academic, social, and emotional domains
• A progressive approach to education, including differentiating instruction
• Cultural competency and a commitment to diversity and belonging
• Collegial and collaborative approach to being part of a team of educators
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Hannah Senesh Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community including, but not limited to staff of any race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.