Lower School Associate Teacher

Hackley School; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an esteemed educational institution as a Lower School Associate Teacher, where you will play a crucial role in nurturing young minds in a vibrant K-4 environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a Lead Teacher, contributing to the academic, social, and moral growth of students. You will engage in collaborative efforts to implement and refine a high-quality curriculum, ensuring that each child receives the support they need to thrive. This role not only emphasizes professional development and continuous learning but also embodies core values that promote character and community. If you are passionate about education and committed to fostering a positive learning atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick and vacation time

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Continuing education allowance

Tuition remission

On-campus housing possibility

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a B.A. and a strong understanding of elementary education practices.
• Collaboration and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement academic curriculum in literacy, math, and social studies.
• Assist lead teacher with student assessments and parent communications.

Skills

Developmentally appropriate practices

Collaborative skills

Leadership qualities

Curriculum implementation

Student engagement

Classroom management strategies

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional judgment

Education

B.A. Degree

Masters Degree in Elementary Education

Job description

Hackley Lower School, a K-4 division serving 205 students on a 285 acre campus, seeks Lower School Associate Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Hackley Lower School Associate Teachers report to a Lead Teacher, Director(s) of the Associate Teacher Program and to the Director and Assistant Director of the Lower School. Under their guidance and instruction, Associate Teachers are responsible for the general supervision and management of all aspects of a classroom of approximately 16 students, including their academic, social and moral growth.

Associates at Hackley may participate in the Associate Teacher program for up to four years, with yearly contract renewal. Hackley Associate Teachers may work in first through fourth grade classrooms. Hackley’s four core values are Enter Here to be and Find a Friend, United We Help One Another, Character Above Intellect, and Go Forth and Spread Beauty and Light. The ideal candidate embodies these values and models them for others. In addition, an open mind and interest in continuous learning is a must!

Qualifications:

• B.A. Degree
• Masters Degree in Elementary Education, working towards a Masters Degree in elementary education, or plans to enroll

Skills:

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in elementary education
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, parents and colleagues
• Leadership qualities and skills
• Ability to help the lead teacher and administration implement, create, and refine a high-quality, age appropriate curriculum
• Ability to successfully engage students with the goal of fostering their cognitive and social emotional growth
• Willingness to learn about and engage in a variety of classroom management strategies
• Effective organizational and planning skills
• Clear and cohesive writing skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise professional judgment at all times
• Maintain a professional and respectful relationship with cooperating lead teacher

Responsibilities include:

• Implementation of academic curriculum in literacy, math and social studies
• Assist science teacher on a weekly basis (in first and second grade only)
• Assistance as needed in special subjects
• Implementation of Responsive Classroom approach and Second Step, a character development program
• Ability to differentiate instruction across content areas
• Maintenance of timely records on all students – including attendance, portfolios and assessment data
• Assistance in writing reports on students
• Assistance to the lead teacher in parent communications including conferences, email, website updates and newsletters
• As asked by the lead teacher, communicating issues to the Director in a timely fashion
• Supervision of lunch and recess, including one afternoon duty in Extended Day or Clubs and early morning duty
• Dismissal of students daily
• Attendance at grade level team meetings
• Attendance at all faculty meetings – both whole school and lower school
• Attendance at school until approximately 4:30 PM to plan and prepare with colleagues
• Attendance at special evening events such as back to school night
• Respectfully display student work
• Committee membership on at least one lower school committee
• Keeping up to date on the latest educational research and literature
• Regular collaboration with, and observation of, colleagues
• Participation in observation cycles including planning, teaching, and debriefing
• Attendance in summer professional development at the discretion of the school

Salary and Benefits:
The base salary for this 10-month faculty position is $48,514 as published in Hackley’s faculty salary stage scale.

Hackley School offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a medical, dental and vision package; sick and vacation time; life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending or health savings account; a continuing education allowance; tuition remission; and the possibility of on campus housing.

Interested candidates can complete the application here.About Hackley School:
Hackley School is a nonsectarian coeducational K-12 independent school located in Tarrytown, NY. Hackley’s mission challenges its community to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from the varying perspectives and backgrounds in our community and the world.