Lower School Assistant Teachers: General Studies

SAR Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SAR Academy is looking for passionate Lower School Assistant Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities include assisting in classroom activities, facilitating small group learning, and supporting students outside classroom hours. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Connect effectively with children to create a welcoming environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in teaching approaches.
• Collaborate with head teacher and grade-level teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist head teacher in lesson planning and class management.
• Facilitate small group learning and supervise students during activities.
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences and report preparations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Understanding child development

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Prior teaching experience

Job description

Lower School Assistant Teachers: General Studies

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SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is now accepting resumes for Assistant Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year in the Lower School (grades 1-5).

Responsibilities:

• Assist head teacher in lesson and unit planning, teaching and management of class
• Facilitate small group learning
• Participate in preparation for parent/teacher conferences and written reports
• Collaborate with grade level team on planning and implementation of special programs
• Share in responsibilities outside of the classroom, including lunch, dismissal, and recess duty
• Supervise students in "Beyond the Bell' after-school activity
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Strong ability to connect with children and cultivate an atmosphere of belonging
• Problem-solving and collaborative skills
• Understanding of social, emotional and cognitive development
• Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching and learning
• Prior teaching experience preferred
  
  
  

Salary range: $30,000-$40,000 commensurate with experience.

About SAR:

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Education Management

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