Posted 42 months ago
Lower School Head Teachers: General Studies
New YorkOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
A Lower School General Studies Teacher builds meaningful student connections, delivers creative and differentiated instruction for grades 1–5, collaborates with colleagues, monitors progress, and communicates with parents.
About this role
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Studies Teacher to join our Lower School Team (Grades 1-5) for the 2026-2027 school year.
Qualifications:
- Builds meaningful connections with children
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues and families
- Understands social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Demonstrates a creative, engaging, and flexible approach to teaching
- Exhibits strong ability to differentiate instruction for a diverse group of learners
Responsibilities:
- Cultivates a sense of community among students
- Works collabroratively with team to plan lessons and learning experiences, and develop curricular resources
- Monitors student progress and adapts materials in response to their needs
- Maintains open communication with parents and colleagues
- Manages classroom effectively
Skills
AdaptabilityClassroom ManagementCollaboration With Teachers And FamiliesCommunication With ParentsCurriculum PlanningCurriculum Resource DevelopmentDifferentiated InstructionEducational DifferentiationLearning Experience DesignLesson PlanningStudent AssessmentStudent Progress MonitoringTeam Collaboration
