Middle School Teacher, History/Humanities

IDEAL School of Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending program

Health reimbursement account

Commuter benefits program

Paid family leave

Professional development opportunities

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

A progressive education institution in New York is seeking a talented Middle School Teacher for History/Humanities starting August 2026. This full-time position requires collaborating with special educators to support a diverse student body. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and engaging students through interdisciplinary projects in an inclusive setting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to diversity in education. Competitive salary range from $65,000 to $85,000 is offered, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Lead classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in a co-taught/inclusive setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in student development and pedagogy.
• Collaborate to co-plan and implement lesson plans.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate as part of a team

Understanding of differentiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

• Title: Middle School Teacher, History/Humanities
• Reports to: Middle School Head
• Employment Type: Faculty; Full-time, Exempt
• Projected Start Date: Late August 2026
• Work Location: 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004

Position Description

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world. The IDEAL School of Manhattan is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and creative Middle School Teacher, with a focus on History/Humanities, for a full-time position starting in August 2026. This educator will work in partnership with a special educator as part of a teaching team in an integrated Co‑Teaching classroom setting.

IDEAL teachers are charged with inspiring students in an inclusive and nurturing learning community to achieve personal and academic excellence. IDEAL expands the definition of diversity to include ability, and thus candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach a range of learners and to scaffold lessons with note‑taking guides, visual aids, and other supports to promote the success of a range of learners. It is expected that teachers engage students’ curiosity through interdisciplinary activities, discussion, and project‑based learning.

Middle School teachers teach four to five class sections, meeting 16–20 periods per week. In addition to primary teaching responsibilities, the educator will participate fully in the life of the school. All IDEAL teachers contribute in significant ways beyond the classroom; it is expected that teachers serve as advisors, mentor at least one club, and may lead their own extra‑curricular activities and initiatives. They know their students as learners and as individuals, and they inspire their students by setting a high bar for excellence while making the classroom fun and supporting all learners in achieving. Occasionally, teachers may be asked to chaperone day and overnight class trips. Teachers may also be required to support remediation in the Learning Center as part of their course load, as appropriate.

The successful candidate will partner thoughtfully with colleagues and parents; demonstrate the ability to inspire students at all levels to strive for both personal and academic excellence; and possess a commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in student development and the pedagogy of education for typically developing students as well as those with special needs
• Collaborate with the general education teacher to co‑plan and implement tiered lesson plans, ensuring that historical inquiry is accessible to all learners through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.
• Adapt and implement tiered lesson plans incorporating differentiated instructional methods and outcomes to engage and inspire students with varied abilities and learning styles
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students
• Establish and enforce expectations for behavior and for maintaining harmony within the community
• Partner with other educators, therapists, and additional professionals on the implementation of support strategies
• Research and integrate contemporary and innovative curricula, texts, and technology into instruction
• Contribute to CSE meetings and yearly goal reviews
• Communicate regularly, via verbal and written communication, with all constituencies, including students, faculty, administration, and families
• Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings, team meetings, committee meetings, school functions, and professional development activities during and after school hours as needed, appropriate, and assigned
• Meet deadlines for progress reports and other administrative tasks within a school setting
• Contribute broadly and fully to the spirit and life of our students, community, and mission
• Uphold the mission, philosophy, principles, policies, and procedures of IDEAL

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Lead classroom teaching experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Special Education designation and/or experience preferred
• Independent school experience preferred
• 2–3 years of relevant, hands‑on teaching experience preferred
• Previous experience in a co‑taught/inclusive setting
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning

Essential Qualities

• Appreciation for the school’s mission
• A strong understanding of differentiation
• The ability to collaborate as a part of a team
• A desire to make a difference in the school— to contribute time and talent outside of the classroom to the growth of students and the school

Benefits

Benefits Include: Paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending program, health reimbursement account, commuter benefits program, income protection via short and long‑term disability benefits, paid family leave, professional development opportunities, 403(b) plan with employer contribution (waiting period applies).

Salary Range

$65,000–85,000 (this represents the expected salary range for this position. Salary will be determined based on education, experience, and other job‑related factors)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.