Lower Elementary General Studies Teacher - PBL & SEL Focus

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamim Academy of Queens seeks a dynamic Lower Elementary School General Studies Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. The role foregrounds joyful, wonder-based learning, interdisciplinary PBL, and family partnership in developing students’ academic and social-emotional growth. Applicants should hold a B.A.

or M.A. in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, have 1 year of classroom experience, and demonstrate collaboration, communication, and reflective practice to inspire students and colleagues

Qualifications

• Requires a B.A. or M.A. in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Minimum 1 year classroom experience preferred.
• Creative, thoughtful, self-reflective and lifelong learner.
• Willingness to collaborate with partner teachers across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction and manage classrooms using inclusive, project-based learning.
• Create a classroom environment that supports social-emotional learning and builds a community of learners.
• Collect and analyze student data to drive instruction and tailor lessons.

Skills

Collaboration

Interdisciplinary learning

Classroom management

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Education

B.A. or M.A. in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

G Suite (Google Classroom)

Job description

Tamim Academy of Queens seeks a dynamic Lower Elementary School General Studies Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. The role foregrounds joyful, wonder-based learning, interdisciplinary PBL, and family partnership in developing students’ academic and social-emotional growth. Applicants should hold a B.A.

or M.A. in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, have 1 year of classroom experience, and demonstrate collaboration, communication, and reflective practice to inspire students and colleagues