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Form of workJob Title: Middle School Mathematics and Science Teacher
Department: Middle School
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Hewitt School - New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hewitt School seeks a full-time middle School Mathematics and Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The successful candidate will have a deep appreciation for student-centered, engaging, and innovative teaching practices and will welcome the opportunity to collaborate with other educators in developing integrated, problem-based curricula.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Department: Middle School
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Hewitt School - New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hewitt School seeks a full-time middle School Mathematics and Science Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The successful candidate will have a deep appreciation for student-centered, engaging, and innovative teaching practices and will welcome the opportunity to collaborate with other educators in developing integrated, problem-based curricula.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach fifth grade Mathematics and Science
- Serve as a Middle School advisor Integrate learning about equity and diversity and social emotional learning into academic and advisory programming
- Collaborate with department members on pedagogy and curricular scope and sequence
- Serve as a full member of the community by leading clubs, electives, or activities beyond classroom duties, attending school events such as concerts and games, and serving as proctor as needed
- Engage fully in Hewitt’s commitment to implementing current research on girls in the classroom and beyond
- Write student reports and stay in regular communication with parents
- Participate in admissions and parent education events
- Write entries for the weekly divisional newsletters about class activities
- Chaperone field trips, including potential overnight trips
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, science, science education, or a related field
- A minimum of three years Middle School teaching experience
- Commitment to girls’ education
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Master’s degree in mathematics or science education
- Inquiry-based pedagogy
- Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
- Culturally responsive approach to teaching
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Commitment to student life
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
SALARY RANGE
Starting Salary Range: $65,000 to $95,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work on our applicant tracking portal at https://www.hewittschool.org. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
Starting Salary Range: $65,000 to $95,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work on our applicant tracking portal at https://www.hewittschool.org. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
