Lower School Associate Science Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Mary McDowell Friends School•Brooklyn, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Mary McDowell Friends School is seeking a full-time Lower School Associate Science Teacher for a ten-month leave-replacement position beginning November 2026. Associate Teachers support students’ safety, well-being, educational growth, and social-emotional development in advisory, content-area, core classroom, and homeroom settings. They collaborate with teaching partners to implement curriculum suited to MMFS students and gradually take on additional responsibilities. The role also provides experience working with individual students and small groups, building relationships with families, and communicating about student learning and development. The position follows the academic calendar. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including a half-hour paid lunch. Faculty meetings are held Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand and will be scheduled in advance. The position is based in downtown Brooklyn, NY. Occasional travel between nearby campuses and chaperoning scheduled day-long and overnight school trips are required. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will participate in school-wide diversity and equity initiatives, examine administrative practices through the lenses of race, identity, equity, and privilege, and help foster a welcoming school culture. The annual base salary range is $50,000–$59,000. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Science.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with employees at all levels, management, and external agencies to support performance, problem-solving, and results.
Willingness to learn and adapt to a new environment.
Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competency, is desired.
Ability to navigate the school environment and maintain the physical capacity needed to ensure student safety.
Ability to open filing cabinets and bend or stand for extended periods as necessary, and to occasionally use stairs (one to five flights).

Nice To Haves

Special education experience.
Familiarity with GSuite and Veracross.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a teaching partner to implement curriculum and gradually assume increased responsibilities.
Advocate for homeroom students, support their relationships with other teachers, and work with the cooperating homeroom teacher as a primary point of contact for parents.
Supervise homeroom students during division-wide and school-wide activities, including silence, assemblies, and visits from special guests.
Implement individualized student plans for homework, organization, and behavior.
Participate in professional development, an MMFS committee, weekly faculty meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and school silence and staff meetings.
Write, edit, and submit timely trimester reports, grades, recommendations, evaluations, and other requested materials.
Perform assigned duties such as supervising study hall, arrival, lunch, and dismissal; chaperoning student trips, including overnight trips; and supporting student clubs.
Lead a reading group and a math group independently.
Participate in school-wide diversity and equity initiatives and support equitable leadership practices and a welcoming school culture.
Travel between campuses when needed and chaperone scheduled day-long and overnight school trips.
Perform other duties as assigned.