Lower School Teacher- Leave Replacement

Portledge School; Village of Matinecock (NY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO 10 days annually

Vacation 15–25 days

Holidays up to 18

403(b) retirement plan with up to 5%

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Free lunch

Tuition remission

Graduate assistance

Zusammenfassung

Portledge School in Long Island, NY, seeks a dynamic 1st grade homeroom teacher for a leave replacement from February 24, 2027, through June 8, 2027. This full-time role requires engaging instruction and strong classroom management, reporting to the Lower School Division Head.

The candidate must hold New York State elementary education certification, with a proven ability to support reading and writing across K–5, plus excellent communication with families.

Qualifikationen

• New York State Elementary Education certification.
• Strong preparation in teaching reading and writing in grades K–5.
• Proficient with Google Docs, Drive, and Slides for collaboration and instruction.

Aufgaben

• Deliver high-quality instruction across the 1st grade homeroom curriculum (reading, writing, math).
• Maintain continuity with the classroom teacher's plans and routines during the leave.
• Evaluate and contribute to the Lower School curriculum; maintain the Atlas curriculum database.
• Build positive relationships with students and families; communicate clearly and regularly.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback; teach metacognitive strategies.
• Participate in grade-level meetings and the school's PLC; engage in collaborative planning.
• Stay current with educational research, pedagogy, and trends in classroom instruction.
• Support school events and programs during the leave period.

Kenntnisse

Reading & writing instruction

Communication

Organization

Time management

Ausbildung

New York State elementary education certification

Tools

Google Docs

Google Drive

Google Slides

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range: $200.00 To $225.00 Annually

About Portledge School:

Founded in 1965, Portledge School is an independent, pre-nursery through twelfth-grade preparatory day school set on a pastoral 63-acre campus on Long Island's North Shore, just 50 minutes from NYC. Serving approximately 525 students, Portledge offers a rigorous, student-centered college preparatory program delivered through small class sizes and inquiry-based learning. Our community is grounded in the Portledge Pillars of Kindness, Honor, Purpose, and Respect, and we're committed to helping students develop the critical thinking skills and moral courage — defined at Portledge as acting with kindness, honor, purpose, and respect, even when it isn't easy — needed for lifelong learning.

Job Description:

Portledge School seeks a dynamic, student-centered Lower School Homeroom Teacher to serve as a 1st grade leave replacement from approximately February 24, 2027 through June 8, 2027. This is a full-time, temporary position. As a member of the Lower School Division reporting to the Lower School Division Head, this individual will teach and care for a 1st grade homeroom, build positive relationships with students and families, and help sustain a classroom environment where student learning is a non-negotiable goal and passion is evident every day. This role blends daily instruction with collaborative planning, curriculum stewardship, and active participation in the life of the school community.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver consistent, high-quality instruction across the 1st grade homeroom curriculum, including reading, writing, and math.

Maintain continuity with the classroom teacher's plans and routines, and support a smooth transition at the start and end of the leave.

Actively evaluate and contribute to the Lower School curriculum, and maintain the Atlas curriculum database for courses taught.

Build positive, trusting relationships with students and communicate clearly and regularly with families.

Assess student progress, offer effective feedback, and teach students metacognitive strategies.

Participate collegially in grade-level and division meetings, collaborative planning, and the school's professional learning community.

Stay current with educational research, pedagogy, and trends related to classroom instruction.

Support the whole child by attending school events and evening/weekend community programs during the leave period.

Required Qualifications

New York State teaching certification in elementary education.

Strong preparation in teaching reading and writing in grades K–5.

Superb written and oral communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Familiarity with Google Docs, Drive, and Slides as both a professional collaboration tool and an instructional tool in the classroom.

A commitment to the Portledge Pillars of Kindness, Honor, Purpose, and Respect.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in education or a related field.

Training or experience with Primary (Singapore) Math.

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme experience.

Prior experience as a homeroom or leave replacement teacher in grades 1–3.

Lifelong learners with a passion for teaching and mentoring children, and an interest in teaching subject matter from multiple perspectives.

What We Offer

Paid Time Off: 10 PTO days annually for full-time employees; part-time PTO prorated based on hours worked.

Vacation: 15–25 days for full-time, 12-month employees.

Paid Holidays: up to 18 per year for full-time employees.

403(b) retirement plan, with up to 5% employer match for qualifying employees.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available through UHC/Oxford.

HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts available for eligible employees.

Voluntary insurance through Lincoln Life and Aflac.

Free lunch from our in-house food service.

Tuition remission for eligible employees, budget permitting.

Graduate assistance for eligible employees, budget permitting.

Start Date:

February 24, 2027 (position concludes June 8, 2027)