Substitute Teacher, Early Learning Center

SAR Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SAR Academy in Riverdale, NY, seeks a substitute teacher for the Early Learning Center (Nursery-Kindergarten) for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will contribute to a nurturing classroom environment, facilitate small group learning, and partner collaboratively with co-teachers, impacting young learners positively.

Benefits

Supportive and welcoming work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Creative, flexible, and open-minded approach to teaching.
• Ability to build meaningful connections with children.
• Knowledge of child development principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to plan curriculum and activities.
• Lead small group learning to support individualized instruction.
• Support students' social-emotional and academic development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Experience in early childhood classrooms

Job description

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is seeking a substitute teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in our Early Learning Center (Nursery-Kindergarten).

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with grade-level and classroom teams to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
2. Lead and facilitate small group learning to support individualized instruction and growth
3. Contribute to a warm, inclusive classroom environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence
4. Partner with co-teachers to carry out daily classroom routines and support students' social-emotional and academic development
5. Support classroom needs outside of teaching time, including lunch and recess supervision

Qualifications:

• Ability to build meaningful connections with children and create an environment of mutual respect
• Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills
• Knowledge of child development principles in social, emotional, and cognitive areas
• Creative, flexible, and open-minded approach to teaching and learning
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood classrooms and familiarity with current best practices
• Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in a team-oriented environment

SAR Academy offers a supportive and welcoming environment for educators to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on young learners. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and looking to be part of an inspiring team, we encourage you to apply!

Salary: $30,000 - $36,000 a year, commensurate with experience.

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.