SY Middle School ELA Teacher

120 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033

Join Our “Relationships-First” Team:

We invite you to be a part of a team whose mission‑aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills and multi‑disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.

• A “Relationships‑First” culture where you’re valued, supported, and included
• Collaborative planning time and mutual support
• Opportunities to lead initiatives that strengthen student growth at every stage of their PreK–12 education
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a strong benefits program and a 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
• A bilingual, community‑rooted model serving Washington Heights and Inwood including a pantry partnership, Bachata Nights, multicultural festivals, and a reading initiative.

Our Middle School at School in the Square is our founding campus at S2, where we began our belief that a culture of care leads to a culture of achievement. Our middle school is located in Washington Heights where our programs are designed with students' personal interests and learning styles in mind. S2’s program is dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners.

That includes embracing that 89% of S2 families are Hispanic or Latinx.

We are looking for dedicated, mission‑aligned teachers across grade levels 6‑8. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social‑emotional needs of all students. If you have a deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high‑quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

• Design and deliver engaging, interactive, hands‑on, creative learning experiences for students in grades 6‑8.
• Integrate technology across instruction to enhance student learning.
• Use assessment data to drive instruction and personalize learning plans.
• Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Implement co‑teaching and ELL strategies.
• Apply restorative practices, anti‑racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Collaborate with the SLT to support social‑emotional and academic growth.
• Reflect on instruction and apply constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including interactive, hands‑on learning, technology use, assessment, differentiation, co‑teaching, and ELL strategies.
• A strategic, solutions‑focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
• A strong relationship builder who finds personal fulfillment in teaching and coaching students in both academic and non‑instructional situations.
• Familiar with restorative practices and committed to anti‑racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Self‑reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction.
• Graduate of a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a relevant content area.
• Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such certification within two years.

At S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual’s passions and multi‑disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide team‑building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions, and more to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.

In addition to meaningful work, School in the Square provides competitive salaries based on your New York State certifications, years of experience, and education level. Certified teachers earn $66,000 – $122,764, and uncertified teachers earn $63,000 – $119,764.

• 401(k) program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare
• Longevity bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Supportive work environment

School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.