Lower School Teacher (Leave Replacement Feb. - Jun. 2025)

Essential Duties:

• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods;
• Prepares syllabi and lesson plans, following curriculum guidelines or school objectives;
• Implements instructional activities contributing to meaningful learning experiences;
• Provides a variety of materials and resources for students to explore, manipulate, and use;
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate;
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional material to meet students' varying needs and interests;
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules, expectations, and procedures;
• Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health;
• Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development;
• Collaborates with head teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of the academic program.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in teaching or related field required. Experience working with children preferred.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to complete a background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and willingness to participate fully in a dynamic day school located in New York City;
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to remain responsible at all times for the supervision of students during classes and generally at all times when on campus or off campus;
• Ability to learn new technology and systems commensurate with program requirements;
• Demonstrated ability to act as a role model of professionalism;
• Ability to model honesty, accountability, understanding, respect, love, and kindness for the students;
• Ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with respect;
• Displays curiosity, a positive attitude, flexibility and a good sense of humor;
• Ability to follow all policies and procedures of the School as written in the employee and parent handbooks.