Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies (Lower School)

SAR Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,938 - 31,411; Full time

Job summary

SAR Academy in Riverdale, NY, is seeking a General Studies Teacher for maternity leave from February to May 2026. The candidate will work collaboratively with a grade-level team while engaging students in language arts, math, and social studies.

Strong connection-building abilities, problem-solving skills, and prior teaching experience are required. This role includes classroom responsibilities as well as duties outside the classroom such as lunch and recess supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Creative, flexible, and open-minded approach to education.
• Ability to teach language arts, math, and thematic social studies units.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with grade-level and class team in curricular planning and teaching.
• Lead small group learning.
• Take part in responsibilities outside the classroom.

Skills

Connection-building with children

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative skills

Understanding of cognitive development

Ability to teach language arts

Educational technology knowledge

Prior teaching experience

Job description

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co‑educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is looking to fill a maternity leave position for a General Studies Teacher (Grade 2 or Grade 3) from February 2026 through May 2026.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build connections with children and to 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

150 - 150 USD