Middle School History Teacher (Grades 5-8)

The Nightingale-Bamford School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nightingale-Bamford School is seeking a Middle School History Teacher for grades 5-8 for the 2025-2026 academic year. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in history education, collaborate with a team, and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Responsibilities include teaching, providing feedback, and contributing to curriculum development. A Bachelor's degree in History is required, with a Master's preferred. The school values diversity and encourages applications from candidates with varied backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of teaching history at the upper elementary or middle school level.
• Proficiency in teaching history, world geography, and world religion.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a full course load in the Middle School.
• Providing timely feedback to students on assignments.
• Contributing to curriculum development in collaboration with other faculty.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Cultural Competence

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History

Master’s preferred

Job description

Middle School History Teacher (Grades 5-8)

The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks a Middle School History Teacher (focusing on grades 5 and 6) for the academic year 2025-2026. We seek an educator who will bring experience, enthusiasm, and a sense of equity to a teaching load that includes ancient and medieval world history, geography, and world religion and culture and may expand to include additional topics. Qualified candidates will hold an undergraduate degree in history or a related field and at least three years of teaching experience at the middle school or upper elementary level. Collaboration is central to the work we do within the history department at Nightingale-Bamford; candidates must be prepared to work closely within a team. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to best practices in history pedagogy, excellent organizational skills, a passion for teaching children and early adolescents, strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to meet deadlines, detail orientation, and willingness to pursue professional development. Our faculty members are expected to value diversity as a source of strength, to commit to equity and inclusion, and to contribute to the school community outside of the classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Teaching a full course load (four courses) in the Middle School.
• Providing timely feedback to students on assignments in alignment with departmental standards.
• Employing best practices of teaching pedagogy to provide our students with an excellent experience.
• Contributing as required to curriculum development and revision in collaboration with other faculty
• Pursuing appropriate professional development to build content knowledge, incorporate new pedagogical approaches, and keep current in the field
• Additional tasks in the school community as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in History or in the humanities, Master’s preferred.
• Three to five years in teaching history at the upper elementary or middle school level.
• Proficiency in teaching history, world geography, and world religion and culture, as well as transferable skills such as active reading, research, and writing.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must demonstrate cultural competence and be able to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with all levels of constituents.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative and a proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Appreciation of the sense of joy inherent in Middle School.

SALARY

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, this position's annual salary range is $75,000 - $105,000. When extending an offer, Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers .

ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses

their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale’s commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.

This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, social programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation. The School prohibits retaliation against any employee who in good faith makes a report under this policy.

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