Brooklyn, New York
Posted: 04-Apr-25
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Part Time
International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school that is known for its innovative and robust Pre-K 3 to 8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion program and International Baccalaureate curriculum. The ISB learning experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion, community, and international mindedness. Dedication to these values enables ISB to develop each student’s creativity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding.
International School of Brooklyn is dedicated to ensuring that our school’s commitment to an inclusive and just world is reflected in all aspects of our school: in our classrooms, school culture, policies, and practices. ISB’s comprehensive commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion requires all staff and faculty members to actively and thoughtfully engage in work, training, and reflection around identity, anti-racism, and anti-bias. All staff and faculty members are expected to promote an inclusive and equitable school community.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and be open to learning about how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy. Preferred candidates will have experience implementing anti-racist and equitable practices in their teaching and work.
International School of Brooklyn seeks a dynamic, hardworking, part-time Middle School Performing Arts Teacher for the 2025-26 school year.
The ideal candidate is one who understands and enjoys working with middle school students (ages 11-14), who loves theater and performance arts, and who inspires students to embrace the arts as well. Other ideal attributes include commitment, patience, strong classroom management skills, positive energy, a sense of humor, and a commitment to making curriculum accessible to all types of learners. While this is a part-time role, we are looking for someone who is eager to integrate into our school community and remain committed to the responsibilities of a classroom teacher and show director.
Description of position
The individual will:
- Teach sections of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Theater Arts classes
- Direct the annual Spring Musical and other performances
- Collaborate with other Arts Teachers (Visual and Performing) across the school
- Serve as an advisor or grade leader for middle school students
- Help run division-wide clubs, electives, or skills classes when needed
- Develop unit planners in line with the IB’s philosophy, incorporating inquiry-based practices and authentic learning opportunities that develop international mindedness
- Foster a positive learning environment that empowers students
- Support students outside of class as needed during the school day
- Provide timely and consistent feedback to students and families
- Communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with students, families, and colleagues
- Write detailed narrative reports twice per year
- Model and promote kindness, positivity, and integrity both in and out of the classroom
Requirements:
- Availability to be on campus ~20 hours per week
- Teaching experience, preferably in a middle school setting; experience teaching in an independent, international, or IB school is a plus
- Degree in theater or related subjects or significant experience/skill in these areas
- Familiarity with and commitment to inquiry-based learning
- Supportive, student-centered approach and ability to differentiate instruction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective classroom management skills with knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
- Comfort and experience with educational technology, including Google Suite
- Collaborative spirit and a commitment to being a team player
- Dedication to professional growth and participation in school-wide initiatives
ISB offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid individual health and dental insurance, a generous health reimbursement account, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time. Employees also receive robust access to professional development, beginning in their first year of employment.
Salary Range: minimum $32,221 to maximum $53,168.50 (based on teaching experience and faculty scale year 1 – 30+).
Applying for this position:
Interested candidates should email Katie Rogers at jobs@isbrooklyn.org with the subject line of “Middle School Theater Teacher.” No phone calls, please.
Applications should include:
- An updated resume
- A brief cover letter
- a lesson plan that would be appropriate for a middle school theater class