Elementary Associate Teacher | 1–3 Year Mentorship in NYC

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (boarding schools only)

Paid holidays and vacation

Personal time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is seeking Elementary Associate Teachers for the 2027-2028 school year at independent schools in the NYC area. The Associate Teacher position is a 1-3 year program designed to support aspiring educators by providing training, hands-on experience, and ongoing guidance.

Associate Teachers are paired with an experienced classroom teacher who will serve as their mentor and help them develop lesson plans, classroom management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related required; 2027 grads welcome.
• Aspiring educator with willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and working with young people.
• Experience with children (camp counseling, coaching, TA) preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• No credential or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Subscribe to the school's core values, mission and philosophy.
• Participate in creating lesson plans and classroom management.
• Collaborate with lead teacher to promote joyful learning and a welcoming, purposeful school tone and culture.
• Assist with creating and planning engaging lessons across subjects.
• Lead student instruction in various subject areas as needed.
• Opportunities to coach or support extracurricular activities (often with an additional stipend).
• Communicate regularly with parents and lead teacher.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Willingness to learn

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related

2027 grads welcome

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is seeking Elementary Associate Teachers for the 2027-2028 school year at independent schools in the NYC area. The Associate Teacher position is a 1-3 year program designed to support aspiring educators by providing training, hands-on experience, and ongoing guidance.

Associate Teachers are paired with an experienced classroom teacher who will serve as their mentor and help them develop lesson plans, classroom management, and