Middle School SLC Teacher / Learning Specialist

SAR Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAR Academy in Riverdale, NY seeks a Middle School SLC/Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 year. The role involves creating engaging, differentiated instruction for grades 6–8 within a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong connections with middle schoolers, collaboration with staff, and a commitment to social-emotional development and analytical thinking. NYS Special Education license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to connect with Middle School students and foster respect.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and families.
• Understands social, emotional, and cognitive development of adolescents.
• Differentiates writing instruction in heterogeneous classrooms.
• Incorporates educational technology to maximize engagement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare curriculum, lessons, and activities for varied group sizes.
• Teach in a warm, fair environment with differentiated learning.
• Manage classroom effectively and maintain progress communications with families.
• Collaborate with teaching team to plan daily activities and special programs.
• Occasionally take on duties outside of class, such as lunch or advisory duties.

Skills

Middle School engagement

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative skills

Social-emotional development

Literature analysis

Educational technology

Positive problem-solving

Education

New York State Special Education license

Job description

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is now accepting applications for an SLC/Learning Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year in the Middle School (grades 6-8).

Qualifications

• Exhibits strong ability to build connections with Middle School students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Displays effective collaborative skills
• Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development
• Demonstrates an ability to teach Middle School students literature, text analysis and analytical thinking
• Demonstrates an ability to differentiate writing instruction within a heterogeneous classroom setting
• Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement
• Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner
• A New York State Special Education license is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares curriculum, lessons and activities for both smaller and larger group instruction
• Teaches students in a fair, warm and open-minded environment with differentiated learning
• Manages classroom effectively
• Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about the students’ progress
• Works collaboratively with teaching team to plan and facilitate daily activities and special programs
• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch duty, advisory and recess duty

Salary commensurate with experience.

60000 - 80000 USD a year

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.