Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies (Lower School)

SAR Academy; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SAR Academy is seeking a General Studies Teacher for Grade 2 or Grade 3 for a maternity leave position from February 2026 to May 2026 in Riverdale, NY. The teacher will collaborate with grade-level teams and lead small group learning. Prior teaching experience is required along with a creative and flexible approach to education.

Join a warm and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential, promoting confidence, creativity, and a love for learning.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build connections with children.
• Problem-solving and collaborative skills required.
• Creative, flexible, open-minded approach to education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with class teams in curricular planning.
• Lead small group learning.
• Participate in duties outside the classroom.

Skills

Building connections with children

Problem-solving

Collaborative skills

Understanding of child development

Creative approach to education

Teaching language arts

Educational technology tools

Job description

General Studies Teacher – Grade 2 or Grade 3 (Maternity Leave)

Location: Riverdale, NY. Employment period: February 2026 – May 2026.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with grade-level and class team in curricular planning and teaching.
• Lead small group learning.
• Participate in responsibilities outside the classroom such as lunch, dismissal, and recess duty.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build connections with children and develop an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Problem‑solving and collaborative skills.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Creative, flexible, and open‑minded approach to education.
• Ability to teach language arts, math, and thematic social studies units.
• Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and differentiate instruction.
• Prior teaching experience required.

About SAR Academy

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co‑educational day school in Riverdale, NY, serving nursery through grade 8. We believe every child possesses a divine spark and should be encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning. We nurture intellectual curiosity, critical‑thinking skills, and a lifelong love of Torah and secular studies.

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