Berkeley Carroll is a Pre-K through grade 12 college preparatory school of close to 1,000 students located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn in New York City. Our vibrant intellectual community draws students from all over the city. Admission to the school is competitive, and both our parents and students value achievement and community.
The Berkeley Carroll Middle School seeks an inspirational and passionate science teacher for a full-time position beginning in the autumn of 2023.
Intelligence, stamina, humor and a love for the special qualities of middle schoolers are essential. The science department uses a Project Based Learning approach, and applicants should have exposure to this method of teaching. The process of curriculum design and delivery is collaborative and curriculum is uniform across a grade. Grade-level teaching teams schedule multiple meetings per week in order to plan effective lessons. Each grade level touches on multiple disciplines. Applicants should be open to teaching any grade five through eight. Prior experience teaching students of this age is critical.
Berkeley Carroll is committed to creating an environment that includes a diversity of perspectives and to cultivating an equitable, inclusive learning community in which everyone has the opportunity to experience a sense of belonging. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and experience with diversity, equity or inclusion work are especially encouraged to apply.
Salary and benefits are highly competitive and will be offered commensurate with experience and credentials. The salary range for this position is $70k-$100k.
All employees of Berkeley Carroll are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume with a list of references, and completed Berkeley Carroll Employment Application to:
Yabome Kabia Casper, Middle School Director, ykabia@berkeleycarroll.org
Katherine Taketomo, Assistant Director of the Middle School, ktaketomo@berkeleycarroll.org
Matt Erdosy, Middle School Science Chair, merdosy@berkeleycarroll.org