SY26-27 Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher

School in the Square; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance 93% coverage

Longevity bonus

Generous paid time off

Student loan debt reduction program

Supportive work environment

Job summary

School in the Square, a Dual Language PreK–5 program in New York City, seeks a dedicated 1st Grade Teacher focused on bilingual immersion and high-quality instruction. You will collaborate with a diverse leadership team to maintain strong academic standards while supporting students' social-emotional growth.

The role emphasizes restorative practices, anti-racism education, and differentiated instruction for diverse learners within a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant content area.
• Valid New York State Teaching Certification is required.
• Familiarity with bilingual immersion and dual-language settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support high academic standards while addressing social-emotional needs.
• Collaborate with SLT and principal to drive student growth.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners and use assessment data.
• Contribute to restorative practices and anti-racism education initiatives.

Skills

Interactive learning

ELL strategies

Differentiation

Co-teaching

Restorative practices

Anti-racism education

Education

Bachelor’s in Education

New York State Teaching Certification

Job description

SY26-27 Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher

Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher

Join Our “Relationships-First” Team:

We invite you to be a part of a team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.

Why Educators Choose S2:

• A “Relationships-First” culture where you’re valued, supported, and included
• Collaborative planning time and mutual support
• Opportunities to lead initiatives that strengthen student growth at every stage of their PreK–12 education
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including offering a competitive compensation package, including a strong benefits program and a 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
• A bilingual, community-rooted model serving Washington Heights and Inwood including a pantry partnership, Bachata Nights, multicultural festivals, and a reading initiative.

Our Elementary School at School in the Square is a Dual Language PreK-5th grade program dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners.

We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned learning specialist who has a passion for bilingual immersion. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students. If you have a deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Who You Are:

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including but not limited to:
  • Interactive, hands on, creative learning
  • Use of technology to support instruction in all areas
  • Use of assessment to drive instruction
  • Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
  • Knowledge of co-teaching strategies
  • Knowledge of ELL strategies
• A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
• A strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students in both academic and non-instructional situations, respecting and encouraging student effort.
• Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices
• Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction
• A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area
• Possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification

What Can You Expect From Us

At S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual’s passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions and more, to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square provides ultra competitive salaries. Using two pay scale ranges based on your New York State Certifications, years of experience and education levelcertified teachers salary ranges from $66,000 - $122,764 and uncertified teachers salary ranges from $63,000 - $119,764.

Additionally, we provide opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with

• a 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• longevity bonus
• generous paid time off
• access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
• a supportive work environment.

School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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As set forth in School in the Square’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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