White Plains, New York
Salem, Oregon
Posted: 13-Apr-26
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000 - $79,287
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
The Co-op School was founded in 2003 by a group of parents who saw the need for a high-quality and affordable preschool option in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods. Since then, the Co-op School has matured from a small, parent-run playgroup to a fully staffed and licensed non-profit school.
After residing in two prior homes in Clinton Hill, The Co-op School moved into 87 Irving Place in the fall of 2009. In 2011, The Co-op School launched the first kindergarten class of its elementary program at 40 Brevoort Place. In 2019, we opened our doors at 644 Gates Avenue in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood—in a 3,500-square-foot building with a double-height gym, a rooftop library, and two playgrounds—housing our preschool, lower school, and middle school students under one roof.
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Co-op School is to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. The Co-op School facilitates joyful learning through a unique and rigorous constructivist approach that listens to and honors the individual interests and strengths of each child. The Co-op School doesn’t just belong to the students and educators but extends to the family community as a whole. It belongs to those who participate in it and is a more resilient and creative place because of it.
JOB SUMMARY
We began our elementary school with a single kindergarten class and the idea that learning should be joyful, student-driven, and inclusive. Over the years, we have developed a strong commitment to a curriculum that is project-based and anti-biased. We have continued to grow in order to foster students through their middle school years in a K-8 environment. As such, we are seeking an experienced and passionate STEM Teacher to join our middle school team. In addition to teaching courses in 5th-8th grade, the person hired will also serve as an advisor and be an integral component of the school community. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our team to shape a meaningful, rigorous, and joyful program.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and develop a curriculum for the middle school STEM 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 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
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
- Enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges inherent in working with middle school students
- A willingness to collaborate with others and continually inspire students to love learning
- A reflective practitioner in a state of constant professional growth
- A willingness to share their craft with others
- An ability and willingness to differentiate instruction
- Commitment to and knowledge of progressive education and inquiry-based teaching and learning
- A positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor
TO APPLY:
- Send your resume to the Director of Human Resources, Evelyn@thecoopschool.org
Annual Salary: The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $79,287; The position will be based on years of
experience and education.
Level: Full-Time Union Position
Start Date: August 2026
This Position reports directly to the Upper School Division Head
The Co-op School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
We appreciate your interest in employment at The Co-op School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination is required.
The Co-op School is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, religion or religious practices, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy extends to all employment practices including but not limited to, hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, lay-offs, and termination.
