Overview
Lower School Associate Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement) Jobs in New York, NY at The Buckley School, NYC
Title: Lower School Associate Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Company: The Buckley School, NYC
Location: New York, NY
The Buckley School in the City of New York, an all-boys K-8 + Academy Year day school, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is seeking a maternity leave replacement for a third grade Associate Teacher from late August through December 2026. This position entails splitting time between two classrooms to help maintain a positive learning environment for all students, and to ensure that the individual needs of all students are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively collaborate with the Head Teacher to plan and prepare differentiated lessons.
- Actively participate in daily classroom management and logistics.
- Communicate regularly with the Head Teachers about students’ academic progress and social/emotional growth.
- Plan and teach small group lessons across a variety of content areas.
- Participate in weekly grade level meetings pertaining to curriculum, data, student social emotional development, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education
- Previous experience working with Lower School aged children and/or a desire to learn how to teach in primary grades
- An ability to work collaboratively
- Strong communication skills in both oral and written forms
- Strong executive functioning skills
- Proficiency in Google Drive/Google docs
How To Apply
Please send a cover letter and a resume to [email protected] with "Lower School Associate Teacher” in the subject line.
A meaningful cover letter is required to apply. Said letter should detail how your relevant skills and experience align with the job requirements, as well as include specific examples of accomplishments that demonstrate your abilities. Finally, please highlight any unique skills that will make you stand out as the best candidate for the job. No calls please.
The Buckley School is an equal opportunity employer. Buckley does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, ethnicity, carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law. The Buckley School actively seeks diversity in its faculty and student body.
