The Senesh School, a progressive, independent K-8 Jewish school in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, is hiring a middle school humanities teacher to join our 2026-27 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:

• Creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Teaching English and Social Studies
• Differentiating instruction and materials to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Supporting students’ social-emotional growth and competencies
• Maintaining accurate documentation of curriculum, assessment, and student progress
• Collaborating with grade-level colleagues on community programs and student support
• Serving as a grade-level advisor and leading a club or elective
• Attending weekly faculty and department meetings, as well as professional development opportunities
• Participating in an overnight trip with students
• Building strong partnerships with parents to support student learning and progress

Qualifications and Dispositions:

• MA degree in education
• Three or more years of experience as a lead teacher in a middle school
• Strong content knowledge in English/language arts and Social Studies, including literature, writing, and history
• Experience designing and teaching rigorous, developmentally appropriate humanities curriculum for middle school students
• Experience differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs
• Commitment to a “whole child” approach that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth
• Experience supporting adolescent learners’ critical thinking, inquiry, and discussion skills
• Collaborative, collegial approach to working as part of a team of educators
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Cultural competency and a commitment to diversity and belonging

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.

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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