What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of Middle and Upper School Writing and Learning Skills position at The Brearley School?
Teacher of Middle and Upper School Writing and Learning Skills (2026)
The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K–12, welcomes candidates for a full-time ongoing position as a Teacher of Middle and Upper School Writing and Learning Skills beginning August 2026.
We invite interested candidates to apply for this position by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/.
Responsibilities include:
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teaching three or four Middle School courses in the Learning Skills curriculum (grades 5–8)
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providing one-to-one executive function support to Middle and Upper School students (grades 5–12).
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participating in grade-level team planning meetings with colleagues in and outside of the department
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implementing an inclusive, anti-bias, and anti-racist pedagogy
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contributing to the life of the school and the students outside of the department
The ideal candidate will:
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have a bachelor’s degree in the humanities or education; an advanced degree is education is preferred
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have three to five years of experience in supporting students with learning differences and in teaching Language Arts at the middle or high school level
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have experience working with students to build executive functioning skills, including time management, task organization, and study strategies
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possess excellent communication skills
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be collegial and enjoy working collaboratively on the curriculum
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have a commitment to the education of girls
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have a commitment to supporting the unique learning needs of neurodiverse students
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demonstrate cultural competency
About the School
Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.
A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.
Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.
Salary
In 2026–2027, the total salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $161,900 depending on years of full-time K–12 teaching experience.
Benefits
Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Qualifying faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.
The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.
Salary : $80 - $162