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Posted: 12-Mar-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Contract
Salary: 40,000-60,000
Categories:
Internal Number: ECDTwosHeadFY26
Position: Early Childhood Division Head Teacher (Twos)
Supervisor: Head of Early Childhood Division
Schedule: Reduced-time
Start: September 1, 2025
ABOUT US
Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have successful experience working with early childhood aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable and warm.
WORK SCHEDULE
Working hours are generally 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM; occasional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM (and will receive additional compensation for this).
JOB DESCRIPTION
Early Childhood Head Teachers are responsible for overseeing the experiences of students in their classroom. While there are broad guidelines and themes for curriculum, given the ages and developmental levels of the students, teachers are given significant latitude to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of their particular students.
The duties of a Head Classroom teacher include:
- Overseeing all aspects of classroom life, including curriculum planning, leading group times, weekly newsletters, report writing and parent conferences.
- Working in collaboration with an Associate Classroom Teacher to create an appropriate and engaging environment for young children.
- Interacting with children in all areas of the classroom, including the rug area, block area, pretend, and art projects.
- Doing whatever is necessary to help your students feel safe and supported in the school environment including: accompanying children to the bathroom, changing diapers if necessary, and comforting and holding upset children.
- Arriving at 8:00 to set up the classroom, staying after the school day to clean the classroom, and work on planning for the next day.
- Working with the rest of the grade level team to share ideas and resources to promote consistency within the program.
- Participating in all aspects of school life, including attending team and staff meetings and community events.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Salary range: $40,000-$60,000; Salary offers are based on our salary scale steps, which are based on years of experience, and are non-negotiable due to pay equity practices. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
- Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks, summer vacation).
- Comprehensive benefits package - Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance
VACCINATION POLICY
- All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
CONTACT:
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Suzie Newman, at snewman@rssnyc.org.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Has experience and enjoys working with early childhood aged children
- Supports the mission, vision, values and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
- Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching
- Has excellent interpersonal skills
- Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
- Possesses good judgment
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience