City Semester Humanities Teacher-Upper

Ethical Culture Fieldston School•New York, NY

9d•$75,261 - $184,830•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Humanities Teacher for City Semester, our interdisciplinary, experiential semester program for juniors in our Upper Division for the 26/27 School Year. This person must be confident in teaching across disciplines in the humanities and have specific experience with co-teaching/collaborative teaching models as well as a passion for experiential and project-based learning . This candidate should have experience employing a range of pedagogical approaches (e.g., direct instruction, project-based learning, cooperative group work) and will be excited by the opportunity to teach students from a wide range of backgrounds in a values-based community. Qualified candidates have also demonstrated a commitment to fostering equity, belonging and inclusion within and outside the classroom. A passion for working with alternative learning models and a commitment to lifelong learning are essential. This is a 1.0 FTE ( full time equivalency ) position beginning September 2026 and the hiring range for this role is $75,261-$184,830. Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Humanities field. Master’s degree preferred;
A minimum 2 years of relevant teaching experience, preferably with upper school students;
Demonstrated ability to teach fluidly across multiple humanities disciplines;
A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning;
A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community;
A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds;
The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;
Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
Passionate about the chosen field of study;
Varied teaching approach: listening, cooperative learning, flipped classroom;
A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies ( i.e. , Google Workspace tools);
Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and
The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Teaching and developing a dynamic curriculum across humanities disciplines in the program;
Having a collaborative approach with colleagues including sharing resources, communicating about curriculum and students, and working with a core team of City Semester colleagues to plan curriculum and weekly field experiences;
Preparing for and communicating details about student performance and growth with parents and/or guardians at scheduled conferences;
Attending all departmental, division and school-wide meetings;
Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the program in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;
Maintaining accurate student record keeping including grades and attendance;
Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth;
Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;
Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and
Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.