Brooklyn, New York
Posted: 04-Nov-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: 75000-110000
Categories:
The Speyer Legacy School, a K-8 school serving gifted learners, seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate leave replacement teacher for a Second Grade Lower School co-taught classroom.
The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for learning more about designing innovative curriculum, a positive attitude toward change and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist co-teachers in implementing motivating lessons in Literacy, Humanities, Math, and SEL, which reflect knowledge of curriculum and students’ interests and abilities.
- Supervise groups of 20 students with and without a co-teacher.
- Collaborate with a co-teacher on instructional and classroom decisions.
- Implement rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines.
- Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.
- Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning and actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and schoolwide goals.
- Desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom.
- Participate in the school community and school duties.
- Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education.
- Solid classroom management skills, including organizing time, space, and materials for most effective learning.
- Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction;
- Capable of generating high-quality instructional materials.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to integrate technology effectively into classroom instruction to enhance student learning.
- Skilled in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating and age-appropriate.
- Flexibility and open-mindedness
Qualifications
- BA or BS required
- Elementary Education degree - preferred
- Classroom teaching experience
- Experience in differentiated instruction - preferred
- Understanding of the nature and needs of gifted learners - preferred
Salary
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000, prorated based on the number of days of the leave; a final determination will be based on years of teaching experience and level of education.
Schedule
The position begins at the end of February and concludes in mid June.
- 7:45-3:45 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
- 7:45-4:30 Tuesday for faculty meetings
Application Information
To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of at least three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “LS Leave Replacement Co-teacher” in the subject line.
The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.
The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.