Kindergarten Associate Teacher Leave Replacement
About The Position
Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two nearby campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Episcopal values of dignity and belonging. Grace is a school of big ideas, and our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy: an approach that reflects our belief that joy is the fuel of academic achievement, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue. Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission . We are looking for a Kindergarten Grade Associate Teacher Leave Replacement to start in January 2026 and work until June 2026. Associate Teachers assist Head Teachers in all aspects of the life of the classroom. Associate Teachers work collaboratively with Head Teachers.
Requirements
- Ideal candidates are aspiring classroom teachers interested in developing skills in lesson planning and instruction, in classroom management, and in the work of cultivating a community of dignity and belonging within our diverse and inclusive classroom communities.
- Essential qualities include a positive attitude toward working with young children, flexibility, solid writing skills, organization, attention to detail, and an ability to collaborate as part of a grade level teaching team.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children ages four to ten is preferred.
- Candidates enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program in Education (JK-8) are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Planning and teaching lessons
- Classroom management
- Classroom set-up
- Providing small group support for students
- Leading whole group activities with the support of the Head Teacher
- Preparing materials
- Collaborating with Head Teacher(s) to support classroom routines, as well as recess, lunch, and morning duties
- Assisting with the writing of student reports
- Communicating regularly with grade level teams
- Attending faculty meetings
- Participation in faculty professional development opportunities
- Participate in school wide events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
