Posted 56 months ago
Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies (Lower School)
New YorkOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
A substitute teacher will cover a maternity leave for Grade 2 or Grade 3 General Studies, delivering language arts, math, and thematic social studies, leading small-group instruction and managing classroom duties such as lunch, dismissal, and recess.
About this role
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is looking to fill a maternity leave position for a General Studies Teacher (Grade 2 or Grade 3) from February 2026 through May 2026.
Responsibilities:
-Collaborate with grade-level and class team in curricular planning and teaching
- Lead small group learning
- Take part in responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch, dismissal, and recess duty
Qualifications:
- Strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect
- Problem-solving and collaborative skills
- Understanding of social, emotional and cognitive development
- Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to education
- Ability to teach language arts, math and thematic social studies units
- Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction
- Prior teaching experience required
Skills
Data ProjectionEducational TechnologyLearning Management Systems
