Position Summary and Overview

The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a Lower School Assistant Teacher - Leave Replacement for August 2026 - February 2027. Reporting to the LS Division Director, the Assistant Teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating Head Teacher(s), Grade Lead and/or Department Coordinator, related service providers, and specialists to support student learning. ATs will receive mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for application to advance their classroom skills.

Essential Expectations

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the school’s mission and values (kindness, respect, integrity, perseverance, responsibility)
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy faculty culture
• Appropriately carry out specific assignments as determined by the supervisor
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
• Honor the confidentiality of school, student, and family information
• Comply with all school policies and procedures as articulated in the school’s faculty handbook
• Authentically engage in self-reflection and annual personal and professional growth. 

Duties and Responsibilities*

• Instructional Support

• Assist the Head Teacher in implementing daily lessons using developmentally appropriate, multisensory, and structured teaching practices.
• Provide small-group and one-on-one support to reinforce key concepts and achieve learning objectives.
• Support students in accessing content, assignments, and assessments through scaffolding, modeling, and guided practice.

• Classroom Management and Organization

• Support classroom routines, transitions, and behavior expectations in alignment with Lower School policies.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials, centers, and hands-on activities.
• Supervise students during group activities, lunch, recess, transitions, and other duties as assigned.

• Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with the Head Teacher to plan lessons, reflect on student progress, and adjust instruction.
• Communicate observations about student learning, behavior, and engagement to the Head Teacher.
• Participate in grade-level meetings, professional development, and school events.

• Homeroom Responsibilities

• Support daily homeroom meetings.
• Assist during community building activities.
• Support the development of students’ executive functioning skills.
• Participate in three parent conference days per year.
• Support coordination of required materials for and attend CSE meetings, when appropriate.

*Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have...

• BA or BS Degree (Degree in Elementary Education, Special Education or related field preferred)
• Classroom experience or experience building positive, appropriate relationships with students
• Knowledge of, or experience working with, students with learning disabilities
• Experience with Smartboards, GoogleDrive, and technology in the classroom
• Proven ability to establish a positive learning environment with effective classroom management and behavior-support practices
• Interest in professional career development in the field of special education
• Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor

Compensation 

• This is a 10-month, in-person role with a start date of August 2026. The salary range for this position is $47-60k. 
• 10 Month Employee Benefits Package: 10 days annual personal/sick time, annual merit-based bonus pay, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability income benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, commuter benefits, paid family leave, daily complimentary lunch, professional development opportunities, 403(b) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution after 2-years employment.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send:

• Current resume;
• Cover letter and;
• references 

in PDF format to: lsresume@churchillschoolnyc.org. Candidates should make sure to outline all experiences relative to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.

The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.

Churchill’s Vision

A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities.

Churchill’s Mission

To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

About Churchill School and Center

Churchill’s Vision: A world where students with language-based learning disabilities embrace their learning differences and see limitless possibilities. Churchill’s Mission: To provide an innovative and transformational K-12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities.

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