Middle School Humanities (ELA/SS) Teacher (Grades 6-9)

Mazel-Day-School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Company paid basic life insurance

Ongoing support and guidance from a团队

Job summary

Mazel Day School in South Brooklyn is hiring a Middle and High School Humanities Teacher for Fall 2026, grades 5-10, with a focus on interactive, student-centered instruction and high-quality curriculum delivery.

The candidate should hold a BA in Education (Masters preferred) with 2+ years of classroom teaching and a commitment to Jewish values and school community collaboration. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $70,000, with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• BA (required) or Masters (preferred) in education.
• Two or more years of classroom teaching experience.
• Mastery in content subject area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interactive, student-centered classroom environments.
• Implement grade-level curricula at a high level.
• Cultivate core values such as kindness, respect and integrity.
• Communicate professionally with parents and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Student-centered teaching

Curriculum mastery

Communication with parents

Education

BA in Education

Masters in Education (preferred)

Job description

MAZEL DAY SCHOOL in South Brooklyn is accepting resumes for September 2026 for a Middle and High School Humanities Teacher (Grades 5-8, Grade 9-10).

School Address:

Mazel Day School – 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Tel: [phone]

Website: mazeldayschool.com

About Mazel Day School:

Mazel Day School is a Blue Ribbon award-winning Jewish community day school in South Brooklyn, NY, serving students from preschool through 8th grade. In Fall 2025, Mazel will expand to include a NEW high school division, starting with a founding Grade 9 class. Our mission is to provide student-centered, values-oriented educational experiences that are characterized by academic excellence and Jewish heritage. Our close-knit community of parents, teachers, and students offers a warm and professional working environment to its members. With a bright, motivated student body and a high teacher-student ratio, the school emphasizes personalized attention, innovation, and impactful learning. The school embraces a culture of respect and collaboration with a genuine commitment to professional development, enabling our students and staff to be lifelong learners.

Summary of Teacher Job Description:

• Facilitate an interactive and student-centered classroom environment
• Implement appropriate grade-level curricula at a high level
• Cultivate core values such as kindness, respect, compassion, and integrity within students
• Professionally communicate with parents and collaborate with colleagues

Qualifications:

• BA (required) or Masters (preferred) degree in education
• Two or more years classroom teaching experience
• Mastery in content subject area

The Ideal candidate would demonstrate: an enthusiastic attitude, experience with and knowledge of curriculum standards and developmental stages of children in their grade level, experience with student-centered, innovative educational models, a commitment to ongoing pedagogical growth and learning, professionalism paired with a warm and caring personality, a strong ability to communicate respectfully and build effective relationships within the school community, a passionate and articulate educational vision, a love of learning, and a life imbued with core Jewish values, a sensitivity and openness to the diversity of Jewish practice in our school community and the diverse nature of our student and parent populations, strong organizational skills, ability to think creatively and strategically, maintain an open mind, and inspire the creative ideas of students.

Salary: $55-70,000, commensurate with experience, education and training

Hours: Full-Time (8:30am-4:15pm), Part-Time (dependent on position)

Benefits:

• Health care options
• Company paid basic life insurance
• Ongoing support and guidance from a team of educational experts
• Professional Development Days; CTLE credits
• Advancement opportunities into leadership positions
• Paid personal days
• Paid vacations