Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is seeking dedicated and passionate Assistant Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year in our Early Learning Center (Nursery-Kindergarten). We are looking for educators who foster curiosity, and a love of learning in young children, while cultivating a warm, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the head teacher to plan and implement engaging learning units, curriculum, and teaching activities
- Lead and facilitate small group activities to support individualized learning
- Assist with the preparation of reports and conferences for student progress
- Work as an active member of a dynamic teaching team on daily activities and special programs
- 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 of principles in social, emotional and cognitive areas
- Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching and learning
- Experience in Early Childhood education and a strong understanding of current practices
- Working knowledge in educational technology tools for parent communication, student engagement and to instructional differentiation*
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 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.
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SAR Academy & SAR High School is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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SAR Academy & SAR High School offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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