Social Studies Teacher, Briarcliff Middle School 24-25

Briarcliff Manor is a community of about 8,000 residents, located in Westchester County and serves 1349 students. Briarcliff Middle School serves 297 students. Most recently Briarcliff Middle School was the only Middle School in New York State to be listed as a Blue Ribbon School! To learn more about BMS and our district visit our BMS News Site, Briarcliff Buzz e-Newsletters, SuperKast Podcast or our superintendent's X feed @SuperKaish! 

The Briarcliff Manor SD is seeking an eager and highly qualified teacher to join our Middle School's dynamic team of educators and fulfill our mission of providing students with the tools and opportunities to do well and be well, and join us in our mission to guide children on their journey toward young adulthood. Join us as we incorporate a range of instructional strategies, create opportunities for discussion and reflection, offer community building and service learning, encourage students to take risks in their learning, and maintain clear expectations for behavior and social interaction.  
 

Position: Social Studies Teacher
Full Time: 1.0
Tenure-track: Yes
Location: Briarcliff Middle School, Grades 6-8
Effective Date: September 2024
Certification Required: NYS Social Studies 7-12/NYS Social Studies 5-9
Salary: Briarcliff Teachers' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement 

Ideal Qualifications of a Candidate:  

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning at the Middle School level.
• Committed to student-centered and student-driven learning experiences with opportunities for student voice and choice.   
• Familiar with NYS Social Studies Learning Standards and uses them for unit and lesson plan development.
• Eagerness to learn and apply innovative classroom practices and technology.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with the faculty and student body.
• Exudes a joy of learning and an ability to work with students of all skill and ability levels.
• Experience teaching at the Middle School level.

The Briarcliff Manor School District has embarked on a journey to foster a more inclusive and equitable organization. As the district strives to cultivate a work and school community that is more inclusive, diverse, and representative, the recruitment and hiring of high-quality candidates from diverse backgrounds is a top priority. Additionally, there is a commitment to providing meaningful professional development to support all faculty and staff. Individuals who identify with historically underrepresented groups, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.