Position Type: Middle School Teaching/English

Date Posted: 7/29/2025

Location: Middle Schools

Date Available: 09/02/2025

Closing Date: 08/28/2025

The Chappaqua Central School District is a community of six schools serving approximately 3500 students in Westchester County. We are seeking excellent educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, supportive relationships with students. We are committed to hiring an inclusive teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming schools.

Chappaqua CSD is looking for a thoughtful and knowledgeable educator to serve in the anticipated leave replacement position of ELA/Social Studies Teacher at Robert E. Bell Middle School beginning September 2, 2025 through October 14, 2025 (anticipated).

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Develops and actualizes a learning environment consistent with school district vision, goals and objectives. Knowledge of NYS Social Studies Learning Standards and NYS ELA Standards and uses them for unit and lesson plan development. Strong, broad knowledge of fiction and non-fiction literature, both classic and contemporary. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. Thoughtfully centers equity in the daily learning experiences to support the students' awareness of identity and inclusivity. Develops clear, engaging, and relevant lesson plans that appropriately challenge students and demonstrate current educational pedagogy. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth; actively seeks professional learning opportunities. Demonstrates an understanding of how to implement project-based learning, teach to various learning styles, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with department members. Exhibits an inclusive philosophy where all students are capable of succeeding regardless of differences and challenges. Exudes a joy of learning and an ability to work with students of all skill and ability levels. Experience with social and emotional learning and building a positive classroom culture that focuses on the development of the whole child (knowledge of RULER is a plus). Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Committed to student-centered and student-driven learning experiences with opportunities for student voice and choice. Certifications/Experience: New York State Certification Social Studies 7-12 and New York State Certification ELA 7-12