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The Browning School

Middle School Math and Science Teacher

The Browning School, New York, New York, us, 10261

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The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on East 62nd Street (Lower and Middle Schools) and East 64th Street (Upper School) in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, the school has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 470 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system – all in a single‑sex setting.

Position Description Browning is searching for a full‑time Middle School Math and Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position will begin on or around August 20, 2026. The expected annual salary range for this position is $75,000-$115,000, commensurate with experience. A bachelor’s degree or considerable experience in the role is required; an advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Teach a full course load (equivalent to four full‑time sections) of math and science courses in Grades Six to Eight.

Advising a group of students in the Middle School.

Use Browning’s Target‑Focused Teaching and studentship methods to ensure student growth and alignment.

Collaborate with fellow department members, Head of Middle School, Director of Teaching and Learning, and other K-8 curriculum leaders to ensure curricular cohesion and rigor.

Maintain lab space and inventory to ensure all safety regulations are followed across all science classroom spaces.

Create strong relationships with students built on Browning’s core values of honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose.

Participate in professional development to grow the self, department, and school.

Communicate with families about curricular and student matters.

Implement supervisory duties as assigned, such as lunch or study hall coverage.

Heartily contribute to the school community.

Key Competencies

Champions of boys – belief in and love for the expansive potential in boys.

Relationship‑oriented – actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.

Purpose‑driven – inquiry‑minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.

Dignity‑seeking – address students as individuals and engage in the deep work of spreading dignity in the classroom and school community.

Can‑do collaborators – seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, believing that a can‑do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.

A successful Middle School Math and Science Teacher will delight in the content and pedagogy of teaching both math and science at the middle school level, and demonstrate a flexible approach to both disciplines. They will collaborate well with others, maintain a high level of connection to and belief in the students, and contribute meaningfully to Browning’s mission, as well as other strategic plans and goals. They are able to plan and deliver differentiated, student‑centered units and lessons in both disciplines that inspire engagement and curiosity through multiple modes of instruction and learning: direct instruction, project‑based, problem‑based, inquiry‑based, collaborative, etc. They utilize formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and support student learning.

The ideal candidate is excited to teach an integrated science curriculum and has competencies in content and skills related to all disciplines in science (life science, physical science, earth and space science) and familiarity with developing and implementing a curriculum aligned with the Middle School NGSS standards. They will also support the department’s initiatives to design and develop integrated science curriculum across Grades Six to Eight. Candidates with a background in physical science are especially encouraged to apply. In addition, they understand how to engage students mathematically and communicate both conceptual and procedural knowledge effectively, and can teach at many levels of Middle School math, including Algebra I and Geometry.

Application Instructions Those interested in the position should address their résumé and cover letter to Michael Klein, Middle School Math Department Chair, and Rebecca Varghese, K‑8 Science Department Chair, and submit their application via the provided link. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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