International School of Brooklyn seeks an energetic, hardworking, self-directed full-time Lower School Counselor for the 2023-24 school year and beyond.

Job Description
Reporting to the Lower School Director, the Lower School Counselor provides individual counseling and referral for Pre-K 3 - G5 students as appropriate; and coordinates support with teachers, administrators, parents, and outside professionals. As a critical part of the students’ learning experience, the Lower School Counselor provides a range of direct and indirect services through the identification and intervention of students’ social/emotional needs. The Lower School Counselor will also teach and participate in curriculum development for social- emotional learning in Pre-K 3 - G5 and create education opportunities for families.

Qualification & Skills

The applicant for this position should have:

• Master’s Degree or higher in psychology, social work, mental health or school
  counseling
  Minimum 2 years of counseling experience with young children and families
  Substantial experience in classroom management techniques
  Strong behavioral therapy skills, with experience in individual play therapy, group therapy, social skills training, and consultation/collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
  Experience providing psychological support to a diverse and inclusive community, with familiarity in language acquisition learning environments
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  Commitment to equity, inclusion, and doing the work to support a diverse and
  international community
  Cultural competency and skills for engaging with, and learning from, people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences
  Commitment to sharing clinical knowledge, perspective and working collaboratively
  Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity, and a strong work ethic
  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands, as well as follow-through skills to ensure completion of goals and objectives

General Responsibilities

• Develop and support a comprehensive Lower School counseling program that aims to promote student well-being, provides preventative services and responds to students’ emotional, psychological, academic, and social needs.
  Assume a leadership role in collaborations to support positive mental health and design programs to meet the needs of students, families, and faculty.
  As a member of the Student Support Team, work collaboratively with the Middle School Counselor and other members of faculty, staff, and administration.
  Advance the school’s commitment to inclusion and anti-racism and ensure that every
  student is seen, heard, treated fairly, and protected across their multiple
  identities. Anticipate challenges to belonging and identify structures to strengthen equity and inclusion, with a cultural competency comfort level to collaborate on subsequent interventions and accountability models.
  Develop strong relationships with external professionals to ensure that students are connected with resources when needed or appropriate, including referrals for support.
  Participation in school community activities and events, such as curriculum night and admissions events, as needed.
• Maintain detailed plans and records with regard to each student’s progress and/or behavioral data.
  Other responsibilities as required or assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor.Student Support:
  - Identify developmental, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral needs of students in
  Grades Pre-K 3 - G5, and assist with planning to meet these needs.
  - Support the children's physical, social, emotional, sensory, academic, and language
  needs.
  - Practice culturally sensitive advising and counseling and stay up-to-date on best
  practices.
  - Execute student risk assessments based on best professional practices and use data to
  identify student issues, needs, and challenges.
  - Conduct informal/formal assessments of children as well as implement, update, and
  collaborate with communication.
  Teacher Support:
  - Provide classroom support as needed via collaboration with teachers to plan and co-
  lead group activities in the classroom.
  - Develop action plans in collaboration with teachers and administrators for students
  needing support.
  - Create, implement, and model behavioral plans and interventions.
• Family Support:

  - Offer parent workshops and faculty training on topics related to child development and

  social-emotional learning and provide support on student psychological concerns.
  - Provide consultation and outreach for families in a culturally responsive manner.
  - Co-treat with other therapists purposefully.
  Coordinate and communicate with outside therapists as needed.

To Apply: Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Rosa Torres, Director of Lower School at jobs@isbrooklyn.org and include “Lower School” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls, please.

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 (based on experience).

International School of Brooklyn seeks a dynamic, self-directed, hardworking Middle School Math Teacher to serve as a Leave Replacement starting in April 2023. This position has the potential to extend into the 2023-24 school year.

The ideal candidate is one who understands and enjoys working with adolescents (ages 11-14), who inspires students to love math, and who can break down mathematical concepts clearly and in an age-appropriate manner. Other desired attributes include a growth mindset, patience, positivity, and flexibility.

The candidate must be capable of teaching any course from 6th grade Pre-Algebra through 8th grade Algebra I. 

Description of Position

• Teach multiple sections of 6th, 7th, and/or 8th grade math classes
• Serve as an advisor or grade leader for middle school students
• Help run division-wide clubs and/or standardized test prep session when needed
• Develop unit planners in line with the IB’s philosophy, including hands-on investigations and real-world projects
• Foster a positive, inquiry-based learning environment 
• 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

Qualifications:

• Teaching experience, preferably in a middle school setting; experience teaching in an independent, international, or IB school is a plus
• Degree in mathematics or education, and/or significant experience and skill with teaching math
• 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 (PBIS)
• 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

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.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Katie Rogers, Director of Middle School, at jobs@isbrooklyn.org, and include “Math Teacher” in the subject line of the email. 

No phone calls, please.

International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school known for its innovative and robust PK-8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion program and International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The ISB learning experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion,

Compensation

Hourly rate of $28.63 to $41.10.

Candidates should be able to use their expertise in elementary education to confidently lead a classroom. Teachers at ISB are expected to work collaboratively in lesson planning to implement a strong and engaging PYP curriculum. Duties include teaching reading, writing, social studies and math in French and providing academic support.

Qualification Requirements
● Candidates should enjoy creating learning experiences designed to nurture the development of the whole child in a strong collaborative work environment.
● Candidates should be able to use their expertise in elementary education to confidently lead a classroom both on campus and in a distance learning context and deliver strong instruction within the context of the school’s IB and language immersion environment.
● Ideal candidates will enjoy using a wide array of resources to build rich learning experiences while integrating multiple approaches to ensure differentiation.

● Experience working with elementary aged children with an ability to display effective classroom management is important in this role.
● Teachers in this role should enjoy working closely with a support team within the classroom and have excellent communication skills.

Educational Background and Skills
● Candidates should hold a degree in Education and have at least two years of head
teaching experience in a Lower School setting.
● Ideal applicants will have experience teaching full classes in French and be bilingual or native French speakers.
● Knowledge of PYP and experience in a language immersion program is a plus.
● Experience or familiarity with technology (e.g. Google Classroom, Google Sites, Zoom).
● Adaptability to changing learning environments (with both teaching in-person and teaching virtually).

Applying to this position
Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to Rosa Torres at jobs@isbrooklyn.org and include “LS French Teacher” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls, please.

Salary:  $59,557-$98,171 (years 1-30+ teaching experience).

The ideal candidate is one who understands and enjoys working with middle school students (ages 11-14), who loves the sciences, and who inspires students to love them 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.

Description of position
The individual will:

• Teach multiple sections of 6th, 7th, and/or 8th grade science classes
  Serve as an advisor or grade leader for middle school students
  Help run division-wide clubs and/or standardized test prep session when needed
• Develop unit planners in line with the IB’s philosophy, including hands-on investigations and real-world projects
  Foster a positive, inquiry-based learning environment
  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:

• Teaching experience, preferably in a middle school setting; experience teaching in an independent, International, or IB school is a plus
• Degree in mathematics or education, and/or significant experience and skill with teaching math
  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 (PBIS)
  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

Applying for this position:
Interested candidates should email a resume and brief cover letter to Katie Rogers at jobs@isbrooklyn.org, and include “Middle School Science Teacher” in the subject line of the email.

No phone calls, please.
Salary Range: $61,940-$101,895+ (faculty salary scale with 1– 30+ years teaching experience)

Middle school Head Teacher, Brooklyn NY. Support the core values and policies of the school and implement the school’s mission statement, philosophy and objectives. Using the role of Spanish language coordinator, assume the responsibility for the supervising of the Spanish language teachers and for the education of the students in their class(es). Visit classrooms regularly to identify areas of weakness of the language program and work with teachers to identify strategies to address, identify typical oral language patterns (deficiencies) and develop strategies to address them. Develop/maintain a vertical language acquisition map and assessment tool that reflects the progression expected in an immersion language school program. Work individually with teachers on brainstorming plans for individual student needs. Research resources for teachers of different grade levels: internet, games, books, run Spanish language meetings, develop agendas, lead discussions, activities around areas of language meetings, develop agendas, lead discussions, activities around areas of language development that merit team examination. Develop list/toolkit of resources for parents to use at home to support language acquisition. Supervise and examine the middle school eight-grade students for the DELE exams (European language framework Spanish language tests). Maintain close collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes of New York and consulate and embassy of Spain to develop the program and accomplish the requirements as an ISA (International Spanish Academy in the United States and Canada) school. Develop the content of courses in relation to the school’s philosophy, objectives, and appropriate ibo recognized programs. Assist in ensuring the safety of all children in the school and manage
conflict between any students. Teach middle school classes (G6-8), which includes teaching Spanish language and literature (at a native level), as assigned by the director of the middle school. Be informed about the aims and curriculum of the area in which he/she teaches and to select lesson content and activities which are appropriate to the needs of each student in his/her class(es), in relation to the school’s philosophy and objectives. Maintain record of work covered by his/her class(es). Correct regularly and promptly all assignments completed by students. Keep accurate, complete records of the progress of each student. Be available for all parent-teacher conferences. Attend all relevant meetings. Be familiar with new developments and methods in the teaching of his/her field. Ensure appropriate behavior of students in class and around the school. Maintain inventories of all books and materials issued to students and to ensure the return of these. Care for the assigned classroom(s) and ensure that the room(s) is/are attractively decorated and conducive to learning. Take daily attendance (children present, late and absent) through veracrosss Mon-Fri. Participate in the completion of international baccalaureate (MYP) middle years programme planners in managebac and maintain detailed personal lesson plans for occasional reviews by division directors. Inform parents of students’ progress by way of report cards and, where necessary, letters or individual meetings. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, 48 months of experience as Spanish speaking middle-school teacher. Wage $107,840
Send resume: msspanishteacher@isbrooklyn.org or International School of Brooklyn 477 Court St, Brooklyn, NY, 11231.

Seasonal substitutes/school aides provide support across the school on a daily basis and work
approximately 35 hours per week. This position reports to the Division Directors and Enrichment Programs Director. Candidates should have a college degree, experience working with children, and demonstrate some proficiency using digital or online platforms when necessary (e.g. Google Classroom, Zoom, etc.). The most desirable candidates will have proven effectiveness in the classroom as a teacher or teacher’s aide. Proficiency in French or Spanish is also a plus.

Salary Range: $25/hour

Applying to this position: Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to Rosa Torres at
jobs@isbrooklyn.org.

International School of Brooklyn seeks a dynamic, hardworking, self-directed full-time School Aide/After School Instructor for the 2022-23 school year and beyond.

School Aide Role Requirements:
The school aide plays two primary roles. The first is to support the classroom team in the general operations of the classroom; they are the third adult in the classroom to support student life and learning. The second is to support lunch and recess duty during the school day. The ideal candidate will actively provide support to the head and assistant teachers preschool teachers and have the ability to collaborate in creating and in implementing the in various classroom activities. studies. Candidates should have experience in a childhood education setting; be committed to enjoying creating learning experiences designed to nurture the development of the whole child and enjoy using through a wide array of resources to build rich play and learning experiences.

Specific Duties:
The School Aide will:
● Be a fully reliable, collaborative, and resourceful presence for the general operation
of the school day
● Be actively involved in observing and interacting with students during work and
play times and may, on occasion, lead small group learning activities
● Take care of the general upkeep of the learning environment
● Demonstrate initiative in supporting the needs of the students
● Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

After School Instructor Role Requirements:
ISB also has an After School inquiry-based program that seeks to infuse students’ after school experience with exploration and inquiry. As an after-school instructor, candidates should bring an enthusiasm for working with young children with enthusiasm and ingenuity. Being an after-school instructor at ISB is an exhilarating experience which requires the capacity to engage with students in differing settings, including free play, group activities, and homework help.

Candidates should have 2 years experience leading groups of 20 students of varying ages; with the ability to work with a range of students; aged 3yrs to 12yrs to complete tasks such as homework and manage conflict resolution. Strong communication and organizational skills are a must in order to be successful in this position. After School Instructors must be flexible with leading and supporting, to ensure a strong group dynamic. Candidates should enjoy a collaborative work setting, and have experience leading 20-minute projects in areas such as art, science, recreational sports, etc.

Specific Duties:
The After School Instructor will:

● Plan and supervise the daily activities of the assigned group, including leading
small group activities and games.
● Assist students with homework as necessary (in Grades 1-5).
● Establish and maintain positive communication with faculty, staff, children and
families.
● Prepare and serve snacks to students.
● Escort students to and from enrichment classes.
● Keep rooms and spaces clean, organized, and stocked.
● Compose a monthly newsletter including written descriptions and pictures
documenting program activities.
● Attend all professional development, planning, and program staff meetings

Aide positions are full-time Monday through Friday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and include being an After School Care Instructor.

Bilingual Spanish or French is strongly preferred.

Applying to this position:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and most recent resume to jobs@isbrooklyn.org and include “School Aide/After School Instructor” in the subject line of the email.

Salary Range: 40k to 43k