For 60 years, The Gateway School has transformed the lives of bright children who experience academic difficulty as a result of language-based learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, reading and writing disorders), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive function disorder, or auditory processing difficulties. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Gateway enrolls approximately 155 students between the ages of 5-14. In small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio, faculty and therapists meet students where they are, individualize instruction accordingly, and help them to become skilled, strategic, independent learners, capable of successfully advocating for themselves in their lives beyond Gateway.

The Gateway Lower School, serving students ages 5-10, seeks nurturing and collaborative individuals with a Special Education and Early Childhood/Elementary background to join our teaching team for the 2025-2026 school year. The Assistant Teacher supports the Head Teacher in the development and implementation of instruction in all subjects. The position involves daily collaboration with the Head Teacher and other professionals. The ideal candidate has worked with students with learning disabilities, and is eager to learn from an experienced team of professionals.  

The Gateway School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program.  The salary range is $51,000 - $56,000.  To apply, please submit in one PDF a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references that includes email and phone contact information. Please submit by email to: Posting135@gatewayschool.org and indicate position of interest in the email subject line. The Gateway School is an equal opportunity employer.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Master’s degree in Special Education, or enrollment in a Master’s program, preferred
• Experience in Early Childhood strongly preferred
• Training in and experience teaching using Preventing Academic Failure, The Hochman Method/The Writing Revolution and/or Singapore Math preferred
• Independent school teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work.

About The Gateway School

The Gateway School is a K-8, independent day school that transforms the lives of bright students with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits. At Gateway, our students become skilled, strategic learners and confident self-advocates. Relying on direct, multisensory instruction and guided by an integrated curriculum, expert faculty teach students the language, literacy, and critical thinking skills that are the foundations for success in mainstream educational settings and beyond. Gateway believes a close relationship between the school and parents provides essential support as students grow and seek to realize their potential. In small classes and as members of a diverse and inclusive community, Gateway students experience academic and social success, recognize their strengths, and are empowered to become independent learners.

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