Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher Middle School

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Barkai Yeshivah's Middle School seeks a dynamic Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher to join the Humanities program, integrating English and History to help students explore meaningful questions and connect literature with historical events and contemporary ideas.

The teacher will design engaging lessons, guide close reading and historical analysis, lead discussions, differentiate instruction, assess progress, and collaborate with Judaic Studies and Hebrew language staff to create a cohesive

Qualifications

• Instructional delivery of language arts and history to middle school students.
• Differentiation to meet diverse learner needs.
• Assessment of progress through formative and summative methods.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging lessons that integrate literature and history.
• Lead close reading, historical analysis, and rich classroom discussions.
• Support analytical and expository writing development.
• Collaborate with Judaic Studies and Hebrew instructors to ensure a cohesive program.

Job description

Barkai Yeshivah is seeking a dynamic and passionate Middle School Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher to join our Middle School faculty. The Humanities program at Barkai integrates English Language Arts and History, encouraging students to explore meaningful questions and make connections between literature, historical events, and contemporary ideas. Through literature, historical inquiry, discussion, and writing, students develop strong reading comprehension, critical thinking, and clear written expression.

The Middle School Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality instruction that deepens students’ understanding of both literature and history. The teacher will design and implement thoughtful lesson plans, guide students in close reading and historical analysis, facilitate rich classroom discussions, and support students in developing strong analytical and expository writing skills. This role also includes differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and assessing student progress through a variety of formative and summative assessments.

The Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher will collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines, including Judaic Studies and Hebrew language instructors, to ensure a cohesive and meaningful educational experience for students. The teacher will foster a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, respectful dialogue, and intellectual engagement while supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of middle school students.