Middle School English Language and Literature Teacher

At International School of Brooklyn (ISB), our mission to shape curious, compassionate, and globally-minded learners is inseparable from our commitment to fostering a community grounded in equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that the diversity of our community – across identities, experiences, and perspectives – strengthens our shared work and enriches the educational experience for all.

Every member of our faculty and staff plays an essential role in cultivating a learning environment where all students and colleagues feel seen, valued, and respected. ISB’s ongoing commitment to community, culture, and belonging calls on all educators and staff to engage meaningfully and reflectively in learning around identity, intercultural understanding, and anti-bias practice.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to fostering inclusive learning spaces, actively examining how systems of privilege and bias may shape educational practices, and striving to ensure that all students, families and colleagues experience belonging and dignity. Preferred candidates will have experience embedding equitable and anti-bias principles in their teaching, leadership, and daily interactions, and will be eager to grow as partners in ISB’s collective journey toward a more just and connected world.

International School of Brooklyn seeks a dynamic, hardworking, full-time Middle School English Teacher for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year and beyond.

The ideal candidate is one who understands and enjoys working with middle school students (ages 11-14), who loves English literature and language, and who inspires students to love them as well. Other ideal attributes include commitment, patience, strong classroom management skills, positive energy, a sense of humor, and commitment to making curriculum accessible to all types of learners.

Description of Position

• Teach multiple sections of 6th and 7th grade English classes
• Collaborate with other English teachers across the school
• Serve as a Homeroom teacher for a group of middle school students
• Help run division-wide clubs, electives, or fulfill supervisory duties as required by the Middle School Division
• Write detailed narrative reports twice per year
• Write recommendations in support of students’ high school applications (as needed)
• Develop unit planners in line with the IB’s philosophy, including hands-on investigations and real-world projects
• Foster a positive, inquiry-based learning environment
• Support students outside of class as needed during the school day
• Provide timely and consistent feedback to students and families
• Communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with students, families, and colleagues
• Attend and chaperone annual overnight trips (as needed)
• Model and promote kindness, positivity, and integrity both in and out of the classroom

Qualifications:

• Teaching experience, preferably in a middle school setting; experience teaching in an independent, international, or IB school is a plus
• Degree in English or education, and/or significant experience and skill teaching English Language and Literature
• Familiarity with and commitment to inquiry-based learning
• Supportive, student-centered approach and ability to differentiate instruction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective classroom management skills with commitment to restorative practices and positive behavior support
• High level of comfort and experience with educational technology including Google Suite (or a sincere willingness to learn these tools)
• Collaborative spirit and a commitment to being a team player
• Dedication to professional growth and participation in school-wide initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $64,442-106,337, commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Fully paid individual health and dental insurance
  • Health reimbursement account and flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Robust access to professional development from year one

Applying for this position: Interested candidates should email Katie Rogers at jobs@isbrooklyn.org with a subject line of “Middle School English Teacher.” No phone calls, please.

Applications should include:

• An updated resume
• A brief cover letter
• a lesson plan that would be appropriate for a middle school English class

French and Spanish literacy is a plus.