Grade 1 Associate Teacher Leave Replacement – Collaborative

The Chapin School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chapin School in New York City seeks a student-centered, collaborative educator to serve as a Lower School Associate Teacher Leave Replacement in Grade 1 from mid-December 2026 through mid-March 2027. The role is an apprenticeship with a Head Teacher, offering coaching, professional development, and a path toward head teaching positions.

Ideal candidates are early career teachers or recent graduates with experience in early childhood settings and a passion for all-girls education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous experience with Lower School aged students

Responsibilities

• Supporting and collaborating with a Head Teacher in planning and preparing daily lessons and materials
• Planning and conducting small group or whole group lessons
• Assessing and documenting students’ needs
• Attending and participating in grade-level meetings, student support meetings, Associate Teacher meetings, and professional development
• Participating in conversations around curricular planning and classroom management
• Working with Co-curricular teachers to engage in interdisciplinary lessons and projects with guidance from Head and Co-curricular teachers
• Assisting Spanish teachers during classes
• Supervising lunch, recess, and bus duties

Skills

Collaboration skills

Student-centered approach

Strong organizational skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Seesaw

Canvas

Outlook

Google Suite

Job description

The Chapin School in New York City seeks a student-centered, collaborative educator to serve as a Lower School Associate Teacher Leave Replacement in Grade 1 from mid-December 2026 through mid-March 2027. The role is an apprenticeship with a Head Teacher, offering coaching, professional development, and a path toward head teaching positions.

Ideal candidates are early career teachers or recent graduates with experience in early childhood settings and a passion for all-girls education.