North Bennington, Vermont
West Palm Beach, Florida
New York, New York
Posted: 03-Oct-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $52,000 to $56,000
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Job Title: Lower School Associate Teacher
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Lower School Faculty
The Hewitt School - New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hewitt School is seeking an experienced lower school associate teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Co-teach or lead homeroom subjects (reading, writing, math, social studies, phonics/word study, etc.) to small and large groups of students
- Prepare classroom materials daily
- Assist with classroom management in homeroom and co-curricular classes when necessary
- Assess students across academic subjects
- Participate in faculty/staff, division, team, and grade-level meetings
- Participate in parent/guardian/teacher conferences and in learning support meetings
- Collaborate with head teacher to write progress reports
- Support head teacher with parent/guardian communications and newsletters
- Supervise students at recess, lunch, and out of school events (field trips, concerts, etc.)
- Escort students between classrooms and school buildings
- Serve as an in-house substitute teacher when head teachers are out
- Attend school events
- Pursue relevant professional development opportunities
- Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Experience with early childhood or elementary-aged children
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- A deep appreciation for student?centered, engaging, and innovative teaching practices
- Master’s degree in education, or currently pursuing such a degree
- High emotional intelligence and a sense of humor
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Knowledge of independent school culture and functioning preferred, but not required
- Culturally responsive approach to teaching
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
- Commitment to student life
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
- Support admissions process by participating in admissions events and in conversations with prospective families
SALARY RANGE
Starting Salary Range: $52,000 to $56,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt 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.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Experience with early childhood or elementary-aged children
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- A deep appreciation for student?centered, engaging, and innovative teaching practices
- Master’s degree in education, or currently pursuing such a degree
- High emotional intelligence and a sense of humor
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Knowledge of independent school culture and functioning preferred, but not required
- Culturally responsive approach to teaching
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
- Commitment to student life
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
- Support admissions process by participating in admissions events and in conversations with prospective families