Lower School Associate Teacher

The Chapin School•New York, NY

1d•$63,000 - $69,000

About The Position

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educators to serve as Lower School Associate Teachers in grades K-3 starting August of 2026. All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website , mission and commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion . Job Overview The Associate Teacher position (Grades K–3) is a full-time position for collaborative and passionate educators who believe in our mission: empowering diverse, ambitious, and resolute young women. Our Lower School Associate Teachers work in an apprenticeship with a Head Teacher. Associate Teachers receive support, coaching, and in-house professional development with the goal of building confidence in their authentic teaching style, curricular mastery, and a deep understanding of child development as they gain skills necessary for head teaching positions. Many candidates are early career teachers with one or two years of student teaching experience and have obtained or are working towards a Master’s degree. Chapin also welcomes recent graduates and career changers with a variety of experiences in early childhood settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Previous experience with Lower School aged students
Student-centered educators who value each student’s voice, experience, and history who
Understand and appreciate the Lower School learner within the context of child development
Demonstrate effective pedagogy, particularly in response to the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning needs, and interests
Educators who actively cultivate a classroom and community of belonging by
Educators who partner with students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning by

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate a passion for and recognize the importance of an all-girls setting
Are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development opportunities.
Have strong collaboration skills and a sense of humor as this position requires working closely with a Head Teacher, Associate Head of Lower School, and other colleagues
Bilingual speakers are of special interest as our students learn Spanish starting in Kindergarten
Have facility with digital tools such as Seesaw, Canvas, Outlook, and the Google Suite for Education

Responsibilities

Supporting and collaborating with a Head Teacher in planning and preparing daily lessons and materials
Planning and conducting small group or whole group lessons
Assessing and documenting students’ needs
Attending and participating in grade-level meetings, student support meetings, Associate Teacher meetings, and professional development
Participating in conversations around curricular planning and classroom management
Working with Co-curricular teachers to engage in interdisciplinary lessons and projects with guidance from Head and Co-curricular teachers
Assisting Spanish teachers during classes
Supervising lunch, recess, and bus duties
Developing, alongside students, a safe and productive learning environment, building trust with students through clear guidelines and expectations
Cultivating an inclusive classroom that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Employing research-based strategies to reach all students through differentiated approaches, mindful of students’ receptive and expressive learning preferences
Enthusiastically approaching their work and demonstrating strong organizational skills, flexibility, and follow-through on assignments from Head Teachers and Associate Head of Lower School