Middle School History Faculty

Join the SBS faculty for the 2024-2025 school year!

The Stony Brook School seeks a talented, mission-aligned faculty member to join our History Department beginning in August 2024.

The ideal candidate will be able to teach our 7th grade history course (covering world geography and ancient history) and 8th grade history course (covering modern and global history).

Established in 1922, The Stony Brook School is a co-ed, Christian, college preparatory boarding and day school situated on a beautiful 55-acre campus on the north shore of Long Island in New York. Serving students in grades 7-12, The Stony Brook School is known around the world as an institution that prizes both academic rigor and authentic Christian faith. With talented students from around the country and around the globe coming to us from a variety of faith backgrounds, potentially world-changing ministry opportunities abound.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a Christian academic institution as a member of a talented and dedicated faculty. All candidates should have a demonstrable Christian commitment and an educational philosophy that is consistent with The Stony Brook School's mission statement.

For more information on working at SBS, you may view our Faculty Profile. Please contact careers@sbs.org with any questions

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in History, Education, or a related field with a master's degree strongly preferred
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level
• High levels of energy and ambition, coupled with a strong capacity to engage with teenagers
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Eagerness to serve in a faith-based educational environment that emphasizes faithful Christian scholarship and character formation
• Proven experience working collaboratively with a team of educators
• Ability to interact professionally with parents and school community members
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
• A desire to contribute to various aspects of school life (advisor, dorm parent, coach, club sponsor)

In addition to the typical teaching load, Stony Brook faculty members contribute to all aspects of boarding school life, including evening and weekend supervisory duties, coaching, chaperoning, proctoring study halls, and overseeing meals.

What is it like to work for a boarding school?

At The Stony Brook School, we are a community. We are educators deeply committed to our mission and dedicated to making a meaningful impact on young lives. As lifelong learners, we foster enduring friendships and a community of continuous growth and connection. Imagine walking to work and having lunch with your family during the workday. Perhaps you will join the Ultimate Frisbee team, work out in our gym or take swim lessons - all this and so much more is right on campus and just a short walk from your front door!

Why SBS?

Beyond our mission, we also offer a great place to live and amazing benefits! SBS is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island just 1 hour east of New York City and all the culture the Big Apple has to offer.

Employment benefits extend to family members, who are welcome to participate in campus meals, activities, worship, and recreational activity.

Faculty benefits include free on-campus housing, meals while school is in session, an excellent retirement program including 5% match and a 2.5% contribution, and high quality healthcare (medical, dental, vision) for faculty and their eligible dependents. SBS fully pays the premiums for health insurance for our faculty and staff, which is valued at over $40,000 for a family each year. Full tuition remission for faculty children attending SBS is also available.

The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Pay Scale:

• $33,000 to $106,000 including excellent health insurance (with no premiums) provided for all full-time faculty and excellent retirement benefits. Posted compensation may include housing and utilities benefits for residential faculty.