Lower School Assistant Teachers: Judaic Studies

SAR Academy & SAR High School; Riverdale (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SAR Academy is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in the Lower School (grades 1-5) in Riverdale, NY. The role supports the head teacher with planning, instruction, and classroom management and involves collaborating with the grade-level team on programs and assessments.

Responsibilities include small group instruction, parent/teacher conference prep, and supervising students during lunch, dismissal, and after-school activities within a warm, inclusive educational

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist head teacher in lesson and unit planning, teaching and mangement 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

Skills

Classroom management

Small group instruction

Team collaboration

Parent conferences

Job description

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 mangement 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

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.