Lower School Assistant Teachers: General Studies

@ SAR Academy & SAR High School

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Lower School Assistant Teachers: General Studies

Posted 42 months ago

This job is still taking applications, but it's been up a while.

About the job

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox K-8 day school in Riverdale, NY, dedicated to fostering confidence, creativity, and a love of learning through a warm, inclusive environment.

Requirements

Strong connection with children
Problem-solving skills
Understanding of social development
Flexible teaching approach

Qualifications

Prior teaching experience preferred
Creative and open-minded

Full job description

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is now accepting resumes for Assistant Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in the Lower School (grades 1-5).

Responsibilities:

-Assist head teacher in lesson and unit planning, teaching and management of class

-Facilitate small group learning

-Participate in preparation for parent/teacher conferences and written reports

- Collaborate with grade level team on planning and implementation of special programs

-Share in responsibilities outside of the classroom, including lunch, dismissal, and recess duty

-Supervise students in "Beyond the Bell' after-school activity

Qualifications:

-Strong ability to connect with children and cultivate an atmosphere of belonging

-Problem-solving and collaborative skills

-Understanding of social, emotional and cognitive development

-Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching and learning

-Prior teaching experience preferred

Salary range: $40,000-$45,000 commensurate with experience.

About SAR:

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.

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