Humanities Teaching Position at The East Harlem School

Overview

Unique opportunity at a nationally acclaimed, small, independent middle school in East Harlem, New York.

The East Harlem School at Exodus House is seeking a dynamic and reflective Humanities teacher for the  school year. This position begins in September 2026.

• Teach Humanities classes that integrate history, literature, and writing instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student growth and curricular coherence.
• Engage students from East Harlem and the surrounding community with a rigorous and reflective curriculum.

• At least a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Desire to collaborate with colleagues;
  English backgrounds are preferred.
• Teaching certification is not required; recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
• The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Salary: $50,000 - $65,000

The East Harlem School challenges students to develop a balanced physical, moral, and intellectual strength that they will use to adapt to change, with a focus on creating and sharing lives of deep meaning, dynamic actions, and transcendent joy. We are a middle school (grades 4-8) that serves students from families with low income and prioritizes disciplined creative work.

Exodus House has a long history in Harlem dating back to 1963. The East Harlem School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Katie Ennis at kennis at eastharlemschool.org. Please include “Humanities Teaching Position ” in the subject line of your email. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone and/or Zoom interview if they are being considered for the position.