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 MISSIONThe 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 SUMMARYThe Co-op School is seeking an experienced and passionate middle school math and science teacher to join our team. This is a truly unique opportunity to work closely with our team in shaping a new program with lots of room for professional growth.
Responsibilities:

• Teach math and science to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
• Use a variety of assessments to measure student learning and drive instruction
• Serve as middle school advisor
• Provide middle school coverage as needed, including weekly lunch/recess duties
• Actively participate in a learning community, including teacher committees, peer observations, 1111planning meetings, and staff meetings sometimes outside of school hours
• Collaborate with middle school teachers, learning specialists, and division head to plan out and provide high-quality, differentiated, and relevant instruction to all children
• Regularly communicate with families
• Integrate The Co-op School Values into classroom culture, units of study, and interactions with staff, families, and students
• Maintain positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community using the Responsive Classroom approach

QUALIFICATIONS

• A commitment to working with middle school students
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred
• Experience teaching students in grades 6-8
• A willingness to collaborate with others and continually inspire students to love learning

Annual Salary: The salary range for this position is $54,000 - $67,633; The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
Level: Full Time
Start Date: August 2023-2024 School Year
This Position reports directly to the Middle School Divison Head

TO APPLY:

• Send your resume to the Director of Human Resources, Evelyn@thecoopschool.org

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.