The Town School is a 112-year-old, coeducational Nursery through 8th Grade school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Town embraces high academic and ethical standards for each student, and our school’s motto, “Let there be joy in learning,” guides all community members. We are strongly committed to equity and inclusion, creating a school community where all have a sense of belonging. Town students graduate as well-rounded emerging scholars and citizens who are articulate, resilient, morally responsible, and committed to a path of lifelong learning.  We now seek an experienced educator to serve as Assistant Head of our newly consolidated Lower and Nursery School. Reporting to the Head of Lower School and Nursery, the new appointee will build on our school’s history of excellence and collaborate with us on future possibilities.The Salary Range for this position is $125,000-$145,000

Responsibilities

Faculty Supervision and Development

• Mentor and coach teachers on pedagogy, classroom management, and curriculum delivery
• Attend curriculum meetings to strengthen vertical alignment across the division and into Middle School
• Oversee Associate Teacher program and Co-Directors
• Support onboarding and ongoing development for new faculty, cultivating alignment with the school’s standards and values
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback and accountability to promote teaching excellence
• Ensure teachers have resources they need to create an inclusive and engaging 21st century learning environment
• Support oversight of specialist teachers
• Support Division Head in hiring process

Student Support  

• Address behavioral concerns using age-appropriate, restorative practices that promote social-emotional growth and communicate with families 
• Partner with learning specialists, psychologists, and faculty to ensure holistic development for all students
• Foster a culture of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect

  Administrative Oversight & Community Engagement

• Help organize community events such as curriculum nights, parent workshops, and other opportunities to engage families in the educational process

• Help support admissions process in division including reading files and supporting with assessments
• Act as the Division Head’s representative during absences, ensuring continuity of leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required; a master’s degree preferred
• At least five years of teaching or administrative experience, with expertise in early childhood and elementary education
• Demonstrated ability to lead professional learning, implemented sustained accountability metrics, and managed operational responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to engage effectively with students, families, and staff
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, and supportive of Town’s Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; demonstrated personal growth and accomplishment in this area preferred
• Personal characteristics of an outstanding professional: warmth, tact, discernment, superb communication and organization skills, high energy and a good sense of humor

Town aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community and, therefore strongly encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Candidates should send a letter of interest, resumé, and the names/contact information of three professional references to Alison Flannery, Head of the  Nursery-Kindergarten Division/Incoming Head of Lower and Nursery School, at employment@townschool.org

About The Town School

Mission: The Town School is committed to elementary co-education, serving students in nursery through eighth grade. As we embrace high academic and ethical standards for each student, we are guided by our school motto, “Joy with Purpose.” Town’s program balances the traditional and the innovative, emphasizing excellence in academics and a thorough exposure to the arts and physical education. We teach children to think creatively, read critically and reason logically, stressing the value of both individual learning and collaboration. We are committed to diversity, teaching students to be inclusive and to respect themselves and others. Students leave Town as well-rounded, articulate, resilient and morally responsible individuals. They are prepared to meet the challenges of a demanding secondary education and continue on the path of lifelong learning. Educational Philosophy: We believe that the process of learning is as important as the result. Town builds on children’s natural curiosity and creativity, helping them discover and celebrate their strengths. In our nurturing and supportive environment, we challenge each student to take risks and persevere. The pr...ogram enables students to experience success, increase self-confidence and develop individuality. Faculty and parents collaborate in support of each child’s growth. Town students develop social awareness through age-appropriate service within the school and the community at large. Students exercise responsibility and assume leadership roles as they learn to become involved citizens of the world.

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