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When you work at International School of Brooklyn, you are part of a community of experienced education professionals who are deeply invested in their work.

We actively recruit and select teachers and administrators who embrace the mission and core values of our school and who will be invested in the success of our students. ISB is an inspiring and collaborative workplace environment, where ideas and camaraderie are exchanged in multiple languages! ISB supports ongoing professional development for staff and faculty  by providing robust access to professional learning and dedicated time for structured collaboration.

International School of Brooklyn is dedicated to ensuring that our school’s commitment to an inclusive and just world is reflected in all aspects of our school: in our classrooms, school culture, policies, and practices. ISB’s comprehensive commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion requires all staff and faculty members to actively and thoughtfully engage in work, training, and reflection around identity, anti-racism, and anti-bias.

All staff and faculty members are expected to promote an inclusive and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and be open to learning about how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy. Preferred candidates will have experience implementing anti-racist and equitable practices in their teaching and work.

Employment Opportunities

  • After-School Instructor

    International School of Brooklyn seeks a dynamic, hardworking, part-time After-School Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.  

    Role Requirements:

    Candidates should have 2 years’ experience leading groups of 20 or more students of varying ages; with the ability to work with a range of students; aged 3 yrs to 12 yrs to complete tasks such as homework and manage conflict resolution. Strong
    communication and organizational skills are a must to be successful in this position. After School Instructors must be flexible with leading and supporting, to ensure a strong group dynamic. Candidates should enjoy a collaborative work setting.

    Specific Duties:

    The After School Instructor will:

    ● Be a fully reliable, collaborative, and resourceful presence for the general operation of the classroom
    ● Be actively involved in observing and interacting with students during work and play times and lead small group learning activities
    ● Take care of the general upkeep of the learning environment
    ● Demonstrate initiative in supporting the needs of the classroom
    ● Plan and supervise the daily activities of the assigned group; including leading small group activities and game
    ● Assist students with homework as necessary (in Grades 1-5)
    ● Establish and maintain positive communication with faculty, staff, children and families
    ● Prepare and serve snacks to students
    ● Escort students to and from enrichment classes
    ● Keep rooms and spaces clean, organized, and stocked
    ● Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
    ● Compose a monthly newsletter including written descriptions and pictures documenting program activities
    ● Attend all professional development, planning, and program staff meetings

    In addition, there are Team meetings with mandatory attendance. Part-time Aftercare Instructor positions (2:30 pm to 6:00 pm).

    To Apply:
    Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Lahart, Enrichment & Summer Program Director, at jobs@isbrooklyn.org, and include “After-School Instructor” in the email’s subject line. No phone calls, please.

    Salary: $23.50/hour. This position is not eligible for ISB’s full benefits package.

  • Preschool French Teacher Leave Replacement

    ISB seeks a Full-Time Preschool French Teacher Leave Replacement

    Candidates should be able to use their expertise in Early Childhood Education to confidently lead a Preschool classroom in French. Teachers at ISB are expected to work collaboratively in lesson planning to implement a strong and engaging PYP curriculum. Candidates should hold a degree in Education, have at least two years of head teaching experience in an early childhood school setting, and be fluent in French.

    Qualifications:

    • Strong communication and collaboration skills
    • Passion for fostering the development of young children through developmentally appropriate practices and effective classroom management
    • Ability to create engaging, differentiated learning experiences that nurture the whole child
    • Experience working with preschool-aged children, demonstrating patience, positive energy, and a dynamic sense of humor
    • Skill in integrating multiple approaches and resources to design rich, inquiry-based lessons
    • Familiarity with the IB PYP curriculum and its pedagogical principles is a plus

    Responsibilities:

    • Teach pre-literacy, science, social studies, and math in French, following the IB PYP framework, and the French curriculum
    • Develop engaging, inquiry-based lessons that integrate elements of the PYP
    • Foster a positive, collaborative classroom environment with clear routines and expectations
    • Use varied assessment methods to track progress and differentiate instruction
    • Collaborate with teaching team(s), specialists, and support staff to enhance learning
    • Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and learning goals.
    • Engage in professional development related to IB PYP and early childhood education.

    Salary Range: $30.98- $51.12 /hourly rate (commensurate with experience). This position is not eligible for ISB’s full benefits package.

    Applying to this position:

    Interested candidates should email letters of interest and resumes to Itzel Mendoza: imendoza@isbrooklyn.org and include “French Preschool Teacher Leave Replacement” in the subject line of the email.

     

Benefit options available to
eligible International School of
Brooklyn employees include:

  • Fully Paid Individual Health Insurance 
  • Health Reimbursement Account 
  • Dental and Vision Cost Share
  • Life Insurance Coverage for All Eligible Employees
  • Parental Leave Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Matching Program
  • Voluntary Insurance Coverage, Including Long-term Disability Coverage 
  • Worker’s Compensation Benefits
  • NYS Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plan
  • Commuter Transit and Parking Benefit Plan
  • Graduate School Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Reduced Fees for Enrichment Programs 
  • French and Spanish Language Class Reimbursement Program
  • Robust Professional Development Support

Professional Development

ISB supports ongoing professional development for staff and faculty  by providing robust access to professional learning and dedicated time for structured collaboration. Opportunities include but are not limited to:

  • Participation in local, national, and international conferences and trainings
  • International Baccalaureate workshops
  • Weekly early dismissal of students to allow for faculty planning meetings
  • Periodic professional development days
  • Monthly lunch and learns open to all staff and faculty

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Commitment to Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion and Anti-racist Education

International School of Brooklyn is dedicated to ensuring that our school’s commitment to an inclusive and just world is reflected in all aspects of our school: in our classrooms, school culture, policies, and practices. ISB’s comprehensive commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion requires all staff and faculty members to actively and thoughtfully engage in work, training, and reflection around identity, anti-racism, and anti-bias. All staff and faculty members are expected to promote an inclusive and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and be open to learning about how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy. Preferred candidates will have experience implementing anti-racist and equitable practices in their teaching and work.

Equal Opportunity Employment and
Affirmative Action Policy Statement

International School of Brooklyn is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, or marital status. We seek candidates who are committed to upholding our core values of diversity, international mindedness, community, global curriculum, inquiry-based learning, and language immersion. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, and beliefs. International School of Brooklyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.