Middle School Spanish Teacher and Advisor

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Middle School Teacher and Advisor to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage with students in a nurturing environment, utilizing Montessori principles to foster academic and personal growth. The role involves preparing innovative lessons, maintaining a supportive classroom atmosphere, and guiding students through their middle school journey. If you are committed to educational excellence and social justice, and are eager to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners, this position may be the perfect fit for you. Join a community dedicated to embracing diversity and fostering a love of learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of middle school teaching experience required.
• Strong appreciation for middle school-aged children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach rigorous lessons for 7th and 8th graders.
• Facilitate social-emotional development through advisory roles.

Skills

Montessori Teaching Methods

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Spanish Language Teaching

Social-Emotional Learning

Education

Master’s Degree

Montessori Secondary I Training

Job description

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School (BHMS) offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after-school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a beautiful facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, as well as the principles of equity and social justice, professional excellence, and community.

Job Description: Middle School Teacher and Advisor

Start Date: August 2025

Reports to: Assistant Head of School

Brief Description: The Middle School Teacher and Advisor is a full-time, 10-month position at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. The program blends the best practices of Montessori and independent school pedagogy. The Middle Teacher and Advisor will work in conjunction with the Assistant Head of School, the other Middle School teachers, the School Psychologist, and the Middle School Learning Specialist to educate and lead a mixed-age group of 7th and 8th graders in accordance with the principles of Montessori educational philosophy and practices and the mission, statement of diversity, curriculum, and policies of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Responsibilities:

Middle School Teacher

1. Prepare rigorous, differentiated lessons for 7th and 8th grade students in accordance with the curriculum of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, its mission, statement of diversity, and Montessori philosophy and practice.
2. Maintain a prepared environment in the classroom and other areas used for instruction.
3. Teach Spanish.
4. Teach Montessori Erdkinder Curriculum.
5. Develop, review, and update curriculum as needed in conjunction with the Middle School team.
6. Facilitate the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of each child.
7. Maintain student record-keeping.
8. Plan and execute student field trips.
9. Build relationships and partner with families.
10. Prepare student progress/grade reports for parents in accordance with the established policies of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.
11. Prepare for and participate in regular parent-teacher conferences as set forth on the school calendar.
12. Maintain communication with Upper Elementary teachers about curriculum to ensure vertical alignment.
13. Prepare an annual statement of goals and objectives for professional development.
14. Actively participate in scheduled program level and faculty and staff meetings.
15. Attend and participate in various evening meetings, such as Back-to-School Night Parent Education, as well as Community events.
16. Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnel.
17. Stay abreast of educational trends and developments.
18. Know and comply with the established policies and procedures of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as stated in the Faculty & Staff Handbook.
19. Perform various reasonable tasks from time to time as requested by the Head of School or the Assistant Head of School.

Advisor

1. BHMS’s Middle School maintains a strong advisory program. Each advisory includes a mixed-age group of 7th and 8th graders. The advisory groups support students’ social-emotional development, adjustment to the adolescent experience, and school life. Advisors are considered advocates for their advisees, are the liaison between other teachers and families as needed, and are a daily part of their advisees’ life on campus.
2. Provide daily support to a designated group of 8-12 students as an advisor.
3. Prepare for and participate in yearly scheduled parent-teacher conferences (3 per year as set forth on the school calendar), and arrange additional meetings as necessary.
4. Communicate regularly with parents.
5. Work closely with the Middle School team to organize all aspects of the students’ educational experience, including diversity and equity work, running a class business, school trips, and service-learning programs.
6. Participate in all scheduled overnight trips with students and other faculty.

Requirements

1. A minimum of three years of middle school teaching experience.
2. Montessori Secondary I (Middle School) training, or the willingness to undertake such training.
3. Master’s degree.
4. A strong appreciation of middle school-aged children.
5. Knowledge of educational best practices, specifically for children ages 12-14.
6. Experience with and appreciation for collaborative planning and teaching.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

The salary range is $80,500-83,500 commensurate with experience, qualifications and aligned with the school’s financial landscape.

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PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
The facts stated in this application for employment and any supplementary materials (i.e.: resume and educational history) are true and complete. I understand that false or inaccurate statements or omissions of material facts shall be grounds for denial of employment and, if employed, for immediate dismissal. I authorize Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to investigate all statements and claims contained within this application, supplementary materials, and subsequent interviews, and acknowledge and agree that Brooklyn Heights Montessori School may check references from sources other than those references listed herein. I hereby release all current and former employers from any charges or damages for releasing any and all employment information, whether subjective or objective, to Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. I also understand that an offer or acceptance of employment does not create a contract of employment or otherwise alter the at-will nature of my employment with Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.