Lower School Associate Teacher

Hackley School•Tarrytown, NY

18h•$49,969•Onsite

About The Position

Hackley Lower School, a K-4 division serving 205 students on a 285-acre campus, seeks Lower School Associate Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. Hackley Lower School Associate Teachers report to a Lead Teacher, Director(s) of the Associate Teacher Program and to the Director and Assistant Director of the Lower School. Under their guidance and instruction, Associate Teachers are responsible for the general supervision and management of all aspects of a classroom of approximately 16 students, including their academic, social and moral growth. The Associate Teacher program at Hackley is a four-year program, with yearly contract renewal. Hackley Associate Teachers may work in first through fourth-grade classrooms. Hackley’s four core values are Enter Here to be and Find a Friend, United We Help One Another, Character Above Intellect, and Go Forth and Spread Beauty and Light. The ideal candidate embodies these values and models them for others. In addition, an open mind and interest in continuous learning is a must!

Requirements

B.A. Degree
Masters Degree in Elementary Education, working towards a Masters Degree in Elementary Education, or plans to enroll
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in elementary education
Ability to work collaboratively with children, parents and colleagues
Leadership qualities and skills
Ability to help the lead teacher and administration implement, create, and refine a high-quality, age-appropriate curriculum
Ability to successfully engage students to foster their cognitive and social-emotional growth
Willingness to learn about and engage in a variety of classroom management strategies
Effective organizational and planning skills
Clear and cohesive writing skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise professional judgment at all times
Maintain a professional and respectful relationship with cooperating lead teacher

Responsibilities

Implementation of academic curriculum in literacy, math and social studies
Assist science teacher on a weekly basis (in first and second grade only)
Assistance as needed in special subjects
Implementation of Responsive Classroom approach and Second Step, a character development program
Ability to differentiate instruction across content areas
Maintenance of timely records on all students – including attendance, portfolios and assessment data
Assistance in writing reports on students
Assistance to the lead teacher in parent communications including conferences, email, website updates and newsletters
As asked by the lead teacher, communicating issues to the Director in a timely fashion
Supervision of lunch and recess, including one afternoon duty in Extended Day or Clubs and early morning duty
Dismissal of students daily
Attendance at grade level team meetings
Attendance at all faculty meetings – both whole school and lower school
Attendance at school until approximately 4:30 PM to plan and prepare with colleagues
Attendance at special evening events such as back to school night
Respectfully display student work
Committee membership on at least one lower school committee
Keeping up to date on the latest educational research and literature
Regular collaboration with, and observation of, colleagues
Participation in observation cycles including planning, teaching, and debriefing
Attendance in summer professional development at the discretion of the school