Middle School Fifth and Sixth Grade Humanities Teacher and Advisor

School of the Holy Child is a leading all-girls, Catholic, independent school in Rye, NY, for grades 5 through 12. Guided by our mission to develop "women of conscience and action," Holy Child inspires students to achieve their personal and academic potential while fostering a deep commitment to serving others. Founded by Cornelia Connelly, whose vision of "joy in teaching and joy in learning" remains a cornerstone of our educational philosophy, Holy Child cultivates a vibrant and supportive environment where girls thrive. Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents, and interests of each student. This is realized through engaging and comprehensive programming in academics and service, as well as arts, athletics, and global studies. With a student body of 390 young women from 75 communities in the Bronx, Queens, and Westchester County in New York and Fairfield County in Connecticut, Holy Child's inclusive community prepares graduates to think critically, act compassionately, and lead confidently in a diverse and interconnected society. Holy Child seeks an experienced humanities teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position will include teaching fifth and sixth-grade humanities (language arts and social studies). Ideal candidates are passionate educators who value interdisciplinary teaching and the development of creative and engaging learning experiences. The position is supported by an established curriculum with the opportunity to develop lessons based on individual interests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach fifth and sixth-grade humanities (language arts and social studies) Serve as a fifth-grade advisor; these students will be new to the school Engage with new technologies and methodologies for teaching and assessing Collaborate with English and history colleagues to design/map curriculum, create interdisciplinary opportunities for learning, share resources, and evaluate effective methods of teaching; participate in regular meetings with the department chairs Show a commitment to community and belonging Work with the Learning Center to support students with learning differences Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: students, families, and colleagues alike Communicate regularly and effectively with the Division Head, advisors, and the student support team about student progress Participate in grade-level and school-wide meetings Attend and participate in academic conferences and required school events Engage in professional development opportunities and the professional growth process of the school

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or above in elementary education or English preferred Minimum of 2-5 years teaching a similar age group and related content Experience with advising middle school students is preferred Passionate and knowledgeable about upper-elementary education, problem-based teaching, and learning and differentiation Strong planning and organizational skills A strong collegial spirit and willingness to be an active member of the school community Coupled with these credentials, the candidate will have a strong understanding of differentiated instruction, a flexible and team-oriented approach, excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills with careful attention to detail. In addition, candidates with experience in an all-girls, faith-based school and those who will embrace our school's mission of developing women of conscience and action are preferred. School of the Holy Child actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs. Interested candidates should indicate how they learned of the position and forward their applications to employment@holychildrye.org .