Lower School Head Teacher

Mary McDowell Friends School•Brooklyn, NY

23h•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Lower School Head Teacher beginning August 2026. Position Overview Head Teachers support the mission of the school by overseeing the safety and well-being of the students in advisory, content area classes, core classrooms, and homeroom classes by monitoring and stimulating educational and social-emotional growth within the framework of the school’s mission, and by designing a challenging, creative, and developmentally appropriate curriculum to teach students with learning disabilities. The Quaker beliefs, testimonies, and practices are integrated into our work with students, colleagues, families, and the broader community.

Requirements

MA required in the content area; special education experience a plus
3-5 years of direct teaching experience; independent or charter school experience a plus
Strong oral and written communication with parents, children, and colleagues
Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies
The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus

Responsibilities

Differentiate teaching methods, instructional materials, and assessment tools to meet students' varying needs and interests
Implement individualized and differentiated student plans for homework, organization, and behavior; assign and provide prompt feedback to classwork and homework
Participate in all CSE reviews and meetings and testify at impartial hearings
Collaborate with division directors/academic dean, speech and language professionals, occupational therapists, and counseling team members to address students’ needs
Work with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs
Write, edit, and submit timely trimester reports, grades, recommendations, evaluations, and other requests as needed.
Act as the advocate for homeroom students, supporting each student in their relationships with other teachers and working with the cooperating homeroom teacher to be the primary point person with parents
Supervise homeroom students when participating in division-wide and school-wide activities such as silence, assembly, and meeting special guests
Participate fully in the life of the school, including professional development, MMFS committees, weekly faculty meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all school silence and staff meetings
Supervise student activities, including study hall, student trips (including overnight trips), advisory, student clubs, etc.
Understand and participate in all school-wide diversity and equity initiatives.
Examine administrative practice through the lens of race, identity, equity, and privilege.
Provide an equitable framework for leadership decisions.
Support a school culture that allows for social identities to feel welcome.