Middle School Humanities Teacher​/Advisor - Leave Replacement Approximately Mid Marc

Position: Middle School Humanities Teacher/Advisor - Leave Replacement - 12 Weeks (Approximately Mid March - May 2026)

Location: New York, NY

Job : 777

# of Openings: 1

Middle School Humanities Teacher/Advisor - (Leave Replacement)

Period: 12 Weeks (Approximately Mid March - May 2026)
Union Position-Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement
Status:
Non-Exempt
As of:
February 13, 2026

Founded in 1947, the United Nations International School (UNIS) is a Pre‑K through Grade 12 independent school in Manhattan, serving a diverse, global community. About half of UNIS families are affiliated with the United Nations, while the rest are internationally minded New York‑based parents. Guided by the ideals of the United Nations, UNIS provides an inclusive learning environment where rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, creativity, innovation, and cross‑cultural communication, inspiring students to help build a peaceful, compassionate, and sustainable world.

We seek an experienced teacher with a successful track record to teach Middle School Humanities and Advisory. We look for candidates with intelligence, excellent relationship skills, energy, optimism, creativity, a collaborative approach, passion for fostering a strong culture of student engagement in learning and close alignment with our mission.

This position reports to the Middle School Principal.

Humanities Teacher

• Primary responsibility include teaching Humanities to students in Middle School
• This teacher will be a part of a collaborative department with an internationally focused curriculum.
• Supervising students during non‑instructional time, attending curriculum and grade level meetings
• Other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (e.g. advisory, supervision duties, office hours)

Advisor

The teacher will be part of a grade‑level team of Advisors who supports the social‑emotional needs of the Middle School grade.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, oral and written, and ability to adapt messages to specific audiences, requiring different levels of detail
• Proactive, positive team player
• Curious, inquiring, inventive, and open mindset

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master's Degree preferred)
• Experience in a K‑12 educational environment essential
• Five years teaching experience, preferably in an international setting
• Experience with best practices in assessment and reporting best practices preferred (e.g. Standard‑Based Grading and Reporting)

Compensation is between $67,745 and $111,974, commensurate with years of experience as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (salary is prorated for part‑time or temporary positions). Pending the completion of collective bargaining negotiations currently underway.

All candidates must submit an electronic application via the school website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role.

The United Nations International School provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, height, weight, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay‑off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.