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