Lower School Head Teacher (K-3)

The Chapin School•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as Lower School Head Teacher. All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to DEIB. The Lower School Head Teacher will be a lead teacher who demonstrates a commitment to innovation, reflective practice, and interdisciplinary curriculum development. They will also be a student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history, and an educator who recognizes the importance of social-emotional learning and actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging. Furthermore, the teacher will be a partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning, enthusiastically approaching their work and demonstrating strong organizational skills, flexibility, and follow-through on assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum two years of Lead Teaching Experience in an elementary classroom

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Preferred
Demonstrates a passion for and recognition of the importance of an all-girls learning community
Experience with Responsive Classroom
Commitment to Culturally Responsive Practices and fostering a Community of Belonging
Experience working with an inquiry-based math program, a robust literacy program, and an integrated social studies curriculum
Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are of particular interest, as our students learn Spanish starting in Kindergarten
Proficiency with digital tools such as Seesaw, Canvas, and the Google Suite for Education

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with colleagues to prepare, implement, and document appropriate lesson plans in Social Studies, Literacy, and Math that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students
Facilitates high-quality, engaging learning experiences built around intellectual exploration and joyful discovery
Uses diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment data to inform teaching and learning and set individual student goals
Actively engages in professional growth by seeking feedback, reflecting on teaching practices, and pursuing opportunities for continued learning and development
Understands and appreciates the Lower School learner within the context of early childhood development
Demonstrates effective pedagogy by employing research-based, differentiated strategies that support diverse student backgrounds, learning needs, interests and well-being
Fostering an inclusive classroom that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue through a commitment to inclusion, and belonging
Designing and maintaining a joyful, productive, and consistent learning environment, building relationships with students while recognizing the hands-on nature of childhood learning
Works collaboratively and generously with colleagues on the grade team and across the Lower School
Seeks opportunities to work with co-curricular teachers on interdisciplinary units of study that allow students to draw meaningful connections across subjects
Serves as a supportive mentor when working with an Associate Teacher
Builds strong partnerships with families and communicates both formally and informally about curriculum, school life, and each child’s personal journey
Enthusiastically approaches their work and demonstrates strong organizational skills, flexibility, and follow-through on assignments