Second Grade Head Teacher (Leave Replacement) 25-26

Grace Church School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 155,040; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent school in New York City is seeking a Second Grade Head Teacher for a leave replacement to begin in January 2026. This full-time position offers a salary range of $68,000 to $155,040 based on experience. Responsibilities include developing and teaching lessons, managing the classroom, and collaborating with faculty to enhance the curriculum. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of teaching experience, with a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience teaching elementary school children.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a warm and inviting classroom community.
• Develop, plan, and teach lessons for math and social studies.
• Implement classroom management strategies.
• Collaborate with grade‑level team members.
• Monitor student progress and address individual needs.

Skills

Experience teaching CKLA

Experience teaching Bridges Math

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Second Grade Head Teacher (Leave Replacement) 25-26

Grace Church School seeks a Second Grade Head Teacher Leave Replacement to begin January 5, 2026 to March 13, 2026.

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About Grace

Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two nearby campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Episcopal values of dignity and belonging.

Grace is a school of big ideas, and our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy: an approach that reflects our belief that joy is the fuel of academic achievement, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue. Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a warm and inviting classroom community that promotes a positive and productive learning environment
• Develop, plan, and teach math, social studies, writing, and reading lessons. (Experience teaching CKLA and Bridges Math preferred.)
• Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning, providing extra support and enrichment as needed
• Implement classroom management strategies to monitor student behavior
• Collaborate with grade‑level team members to enhance the curriculum
• Address social justice, diversity, equity, and anti‑bias education in the curriculum, and competence in antiracist practice and pedagogy
• Utilize technology where appropriate when teaching and planning lessons
• Plan field trips to enhance the curriculum
• Collaborate with specialty teachers, as well as math and reading specialists, to plan and integrate various units across the curriculum
• Meet with grade‑level team members, learning specialists and the Head of Lower School on a weekly basis
• Identify and respond to individual student’s academic and social‑emotional needs in collaboration with the Head of Lower School and JK–4 Counselor
• Monitor student progress to determine the effectiveness of interventions
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of student progress, parent communication, and lessons
• Communicate effectively with parents on a regular basis through meetings, phone calls, emails, parent‑teacher conferences, and report cards
• Perform assigned, ongoing scheduled responsibilities with care (recess duty, lunch duty, dismissal, etc.)
• Attend and participate actively in division and whole school faculty meetings
• Guide, mentor and support Second Grade Associate Teachers

Requirements

• Minimum of two years experience teaching elementary school children

Compensation

This is a full‑time faculty position with an expected base salary of $68,000‑$155,040 to commensurate with education and experience on the faculty salary scale.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Grace Church School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that equity and inclusion are not only hallmarks of a just society, but also virtues essential to sound learning. Our commitment to our mission calls on all faculty members to promote a culture of dignity and belonging for everyone at Grace. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, religious and non‑religious traditions, and beliefs.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our school website.