Lower School Room Teacher (K–IV)

Job description

Lower School Room Teacher (K–IV) The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K–XII, seeks candidates for Lower School Room Teacher in Classes K–IV beginning August, 2026. We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/. Responsibilities include: - leading a homeroom in Classes K–IV; overseeing the daily life of each girl at school; - serving as the expert on each student; remaining alert to shifts in their mood, behavior, work habits, and friendships and remaining current in each girl’s academic progress; - teaching English, social studies, and mathematics; - supporting the social-emotional needs of students; - collaborating with a team to write curriculum and develop the program; - participating fully in the life of the classroom, the Lower School, and the school at large; - mentoring an associate teacher; - and supporting and advancing the School’s commitment to anti-racism. The ideal candidate will: - hold a graduate degree; - have at least two years of head teaching experience in an elementary classroom; - demonstrate a genuine passion for and k...