Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies (Lower School)

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 of 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 to differentiate instruction- Prior teaching experience required 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 achi...