LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) seeks educators committed to exploring progressive pedagogy. Candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. The school is seeking a High School History Teacher for 9th - 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications Sought - Successful LREI teachers are lifelong learners who

• can inspire students, have a joyful positive attitude about children, and become active members of the LREI community;
• regularly bring ‘real life’ experience into their classroom and extend the classroom beyond the school walls into the neighborhood, city, and beyond;
• are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development and leadership opportunities;
• are inspired by our mission and create a nurturing classroom with high educational expectations;
• are guided by an ethic of care and see learning as connected to the development of the whole child
• demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse people;
• possess excellent communication skills with students, parents, and the administration both formally and informally;
• have a pedagogy which is student-centered and are comfortable with differentiating instruction
• are creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset 

Overview of Position

The High School History teacher is responsible for teaching two sections of 9th grade World History and two History Electives per trimester in our dynamic 11th and 12th grade elective program. Candidates for this position should have a relevant degree and experience, be comfortable teaching history, writing, research and be interested in working in a progressive, intellectually engaged, and diverse learning environment. Successful LREI teachers are lifelong learners who are reflective about their practice, find ways to bring ‘real life’ into their classroom including current events, the neighborhood and the city, and seek out professional development and leadership opportunities. 

Specific Requirements of the Position

• B.A. in History (Masters degree or higher preferred) or related area of study; a combination of admissions experience, and/or teaching experience with high school aged students.
• Creating a safe, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environment
• Working with the High School History Department to create History classes that align with our progressive mission and pedagogical approach
• Serving as an advisor to 10-12 HS Students, conducting weekly meetings and leading family conferences
• Commitment to social justice and activism as integral to history and an important foundation for educating youth

Salary range: $69,056.53 - $132,556.41

Overview of School

Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on interdisciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship, and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community - continue to guide the school today. LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences.

All candidates, internal and external, should visit our employment page at https://www.lrei.org/careers to apply.

• B.A. in History (Masters degree or higher preferred) or related area of study; a combination of admissions experience, and/or teaching experience with high school aged students.
• Creating a safe, respectful, supportive and challenging learning environment
• Working with the High School History Department to create History classes that align with our progressive mission and pedagogical approach
• Serving as an advisor to 10-12 HS Students, conducting weekly meetings and leading family conferences
• Commitment to social justice and activism as integral to history and an important foundation for educating youth

About LREI

A leader in progressive education since 1921, LREI teaches children to be independent thinkers who work together to solve complex problems. Students graduate from our diverse community as active participants in our democratic society, with the creativity, integrity, and courage to bring meaningful change to the world.

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