Middle School Humanities (ELA/SS) Teacher (Grades 6-9)

Job Description

Job Description

MAZEL DAY SCHOOL in South Brooklyn is accepting resumes for September 2026 for a Middle and High School Humanities Teacher (Grades 5-8, Grade 9-10).

School Address: 

Mazel Day School – 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 

Tel: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com 

Website: mazeldayschool.com

About Mazel Day School: 

Mazel Day School is a Blue Ribbon award-winning Jewish community day school in South Brooklyn, NY, serving students from preschool through 8th grade. In Fall 2025, Mazel will expand to include a NEW high school division, starting with a founding Grade 9 class. Our mission is to provide student-centered, values-oriented educational experiences that are characterized by academic excellence and Jewish heritage. Our close-knit community of parents, teachers, and students offers a warm and professional working environment to its members.  With a bright, motivated student body and a high teacher-student ratio, the school emphasizes personalized attention, innovation, and impactful learning. The school embraces a culture of respect and collaboration with a genuine commitment to professional development, enabling our students and staff to be lifelong learners. 

Summary of Teacher Job Description:  

Facilitate an interactive and student-centered classroom environment  

Implement appropriate grade-level curricula at a high level

Cultivate core values such as kindness, respect, compassion, and integrity within students 

Professionally communicate with parents and collaborate with colleagues 

Qualifications:  

BA (required) or Masters (preferred) degree in education  

Two or more years classroom teaching experience  

Mastery in content subject area  

The Ideal candidate would demonstrate: an enthusiastic attitude, experience with and knowledge of curriculum standards and developmental stages of children in their grade level, experience with student-centered, innovative educational models, a commitment to ongoing pedagogical growth and learning, professionalism paired with a warm and caring personality, a strong ability to communicate respectfully and build effective relationships within the school community, a passionate and articulate educational vision, a love of learning, and a life imbued with core Jewish values, a sensitivity and openness to the diversity of Jewish practice in our school community and the diverse nature of our student and parent populations, strong organizational skills, ability to think creatively and strategically, maintain an open mind, and inspire the creative ideas of students. 

Salary: $55-70,000, commensurate with experience, education and training

Hours: Full-Time (8:30am-4:15pm), Part-Time (dependent on position) 

Benefits:  

Health care options

Company paid basic life insurance  

Ongoing support and guidance from a team of educational experts  

Professional Development Days; CTLE credits

Advancement opportunities into leadership positions  

Paid personal days  

Paid vacations 

Contact Information: Applicants should send a resume and references to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.