Lower School Assistant Teacher

The Gateway School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gateway School in New York City is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support the Head Teacher in designing and delivering instruction across all subjects. The role emphasizes collaboration with fellow professionals to support students with diverse needs.

Ideal candidates will have experience with learning disabilities and a commitment to ongoing professional growth within a collaborative, inclusive school community on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Master's degree in Special Education, or enrollment in a Master's program, preferred.
• Experience in Early Childhood strongly preferred.
• Training in Preventing Academic Failure, The Hochman Method/The Writing Revolution and/or Singapore Math preferred.
• Independent school teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Teacher supports the Head Teacher in the development and implementation of instruction in all subjects.
• The position involves daily collaboration with the Head Teacher and other professionals.
• The ideal candidate has worked with students with learning disabilities and is eager to learn from an experienced team of professionals.

Skills

Collaboration

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree in Special Education (preferred)

Job description

The Gateway Lower School, serving students ages 5-10, seeks nurturing and collaborative individuals with a Special Education and Early Childhood/Elementary background to join our teaching team. The Assistant Teacher supports the Head Teacher in the development and implementation of instruction in all subjects. The position involves daily collaboration with the Head Teacher and other professionals. The ideal candidate has worked with students with learning disabilities, and is eager to learn from an experienced team of professionals.

The Gateway School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program. The salary range is $52,000 - $57,000. Salary will be pro-rated based on the start date. The Gateway School is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Master's degree in Special Education, or enrollment in a Master's program, preferred
• Experience in Early Childhood strongly preferred
• Training in and experience teaching using Preventing Academic Failure, The Hochman Method/The Writing Revolution and/or Singapore Math preferred
• Independent school teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.

More About The Gateway School

For over 60 years, The Gateway School has transformed the lives of bright children who experience academic difficulty as a result of language-based learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, reading and writing disorders), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive function disorder, or auditory processing difficulties. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Gateway enrolls approximately 150 students between the ages of 5-14. In small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio, faculty and therapists meet students where they are, individualize instruction accordingly, and help them to become skilled, strategic, independent learners, capable of successfully advocating for themselves in their lives beyond Gateway.