MS Science Teacher & Advisor | Project-Based Learning

The Co-op School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Co-op School in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced and passionate STEM Teacher to join our middle school team. In addition to teaching 5th-8th grade science, the incumbent will serve as an advisor and be an integral part of the school community.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a rigorous, joyful program within a project-based, anti-bias curriculum. Start Aug 2026; full-time union position, reporting to the Upper School Division Head.

Qualifications

• A commitment to working with middle school students and an enthusiasm for making real-world connections through the fields of science
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred; academic program focus in math, science, and/or education-related fields
• 3 years+ experience teaching students in grades 5-8
• Experience working with children with special needs, as some students have IEPs
• A commitment to social justice and anti-bias curriculum
• An ability and willingness to differentiate instruction

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a curriculum for the middle school Science program
• Teach 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes
• Use a variety of assessments, assignment types, and experiences to measure student learning and drive instruction
• Provide academic remediation and enrichment during WIN periods
• Serve as a middle school advisor
• Provide coverages as needed, including weekly lunch/recess duties
• Actively participate in a learning community, including divisional meetings, peer observations, planning meetings, and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with middle school teachers, learning specialists, and the division head to plan out and provide high-quality, differentiated, and relevant instruction to all children
• Regularly communicate with families through school-sanctioned online platforms
• Integrate The Co-op School Core Values into classroom culture, units of study, and interactions with staff, families, and students
• Integrate the real world and the surrounding community into units of study, lessons, and classroom culture
• Maintain positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Maintain confidentiality with student information and records
• Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community

Skills

Middle school science

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Anti-bias education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

The Co-op School in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced and passionate STEM Teacher to join our middle school team. In addition to teaching 5th-8th grade science, the incumbent will serve as an advisor and be an integral part of the school community.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a rigorous, joyful program within a project-based, anti-bias curriculum. Start Aug 2026; full-time union position, reporting to the Upper School Division Head.