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2026-27 5th Grade Humanities Teacher

Bronx, NYOnsiteFull Time$71,020–$119,000 /yrPosted 2 days ago

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Required skills

Humanities
Literacy
curriculum
pedagogy
co-teaching
data-based decision-making
classroom culture
virtue
student growth targets
ambitious student growth targets

Nice to have

Special Education credential
Spanish language proficiency

Role summary

Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, seeks a 5th Grade Humanities Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role involves executing an innovative, classically-inspired curriculum focused on wisdom, virtue, and academic rigor. Responsibilities include data-based decision-making, fostering a structured and supportive classroom culture, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging families. The ideal candidate is mission-aligned, possesses strong content expertise, and is dedicated to student growth and character development. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

About Us

Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue. Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs. A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication. With high expectations and a supportive community, we’re preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

Position OverviewAll Brilla teachers share a relentless belief and focus that scholars can and will achieve excellent academic outcomes and a robust character education. The key responsibilities and drivers to achieving outcomes for students include:

Understanding, planning, and executing key elements of innovative pedagogy, co-teaching practices, and data-based decision-making through a deep love of learning

Establishing and maintaining a highly structured and welcoming classroom culture where scholars are supported in developing their own internalization and mastery of virtue

Provide a model of courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control, while championing a positive, flexible attitude and solution-based approach to challenges aiming to challenge the status quo of the current educational landscape in underserved communities

A desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in Scholars

Develop meaningful relationships with students, families and colleagues that inspire Scholars to love learning and achieve exceptional academic success

Core Competencies & ResponsibilitiesBrilla’s Middle School Humanities teachers are content experts who foster Humanities and Literacy environments and mindsets where all scholars have access to grade level standards and demonstrate high levels of growth and achievement. The habits and practices that allow teachers’ to drive outcomes include, but are not limited to:

Participating in ongoing professional development, including formal and informal observation and coaching cycles

Implementing looking at student work protocols, and data analysis practices and urgently responding to student data

Establishing and communicating standards and content-based objectives and regularly evaluating student progress toward mastery

Internalizing the provided curriculum, and teach rigorous, classically-inspired lessons that adhere with Brilla’s ambitious student growth targets

Collaborating vertically with content teachers, and laterally with grade-level teachers

Partnering with families to nurture a home to school connection that fosters shared accountability for scholars’ outcomes

Qualifications

An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the Brilla Schools Network in service to the school community

A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution

Possession of current teaching certification as a Middle School and/or Content teacher (strongly preferred)

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Relevant educational setting experience with demonstrated student results (preferred)

Special Education credential and experience (strongly preferred)

Spanish language proficiency (preferred)

BenefitsAt Brilla Schools, we celebrate the unique skills, experiences, and passions that each staff member brings to our mission. To support their work, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package to provide competitive and adaptable coverage. We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that supports the holistic health and wellness of our team members including:

Comprehensive Professional Development: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish.

Community and Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx.

Flexible Health Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support diverse needs, utilizing Cigna and Anthem provider networks.

Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $71,020 to $119,000, with pay varying within this range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Retirement Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions, helping you secure your financial future while you grow with us.

Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, a DOE-aligned school calendar, and wellness resources to support personal renewal and sustained excellence.

At Brilla, your dedication fuels our mission, and we’re here to invest in your growth, well-being, and success—from recruitment to retirement!

Please note: The above is based on the 2025-206 plan year. You can find more information here.

Brilla Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Brilla Schools provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

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