History​/Social Studies Teacher

We are currently seeking a skillful and dedicated History / Social Studies Teacher to join our talented faculty. Join us in our mission of providing all students with an exceptional college‑preparatory education that empowers them to lead fulfilling lives.

• Salaries that are among the highest in the city, in addition to competitive benefits and formal pathways for career advancement.
• A manageable course‑load and schedule, including small classes to customize learning and build strong relationships.
• Daily collaboration and designated planning time with team members.
• Active coaching and development with ample curricular support and resources.
• Living and working in the heart of central Brooklyn, and building enduring connections with our students, families, and community.

Situated in the heart of central Brooklyn, Unity is a small, open‑enrollment, community‑based charter school that proudly serves students in grades 6‑12. At Unity, we pride ourselves on delivering a personalized, inclusive, and well‑rounded education, with a distinct focus on each child’s long‑term growth and development as both skillful learners and active members of society.

Given these qualities, Unity’s most important resource is the talent and dedication of our faculty and staff. At its core, a school is only as good as the learning experience of students over the course of each day. We invest significant time and resources to ensure that we, as a team, are providing all of our students with daily learning experiences that are healthy, safe, engaging, supportive, and appropriately challenging.

As a History / Social Studies Teacher at Unity, each day is an opportunity to shape young minds and advance students’ skills. You will plan and facilitate standards‑aligned, engaging lessons; differentiate your lessons to cater to your students’ diverse learning styles, and provide remediation such that all of your students are demonstrably growing. Moreover, you will model and actively build healthy habits and character skills among our students through the promotion of Unity’s strong and vibrant school culture.

Finally, you will consistently grow and develop your own craft as an exceptional educator and be recognized and celebrated for your contributions to our school community through our formal career pathways and promotion system.

• Master’s degree with a teaching certification in New York.
• 2+ years of formal teaching experience in New York.
• Demonstrable skill in accelerating student growth and mastery.
• Adeptness in differentiating instruction to fully support a diverse range of learners and readiness levels.
• Ability to plan rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curricula that align with New York State learning standards.
• Exhibits a balance of high expectations and high support, a growth mindset, and an innate joy in working with adolescents.
• Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills with a focus on building productive relationships with students and families.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and skilled in working collaboratively in team settings.

We are currently hiring for the 2026‑27 school year for our middle school in Bed‑Stuy and our high school in Williamsburg.