Second Grade Head Teacher leave replacement - Fieldston Lower

Ethical Culture Fieldston School•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School is seeking a dedicated Second Grade Head Teacher who considers ethics to be at the core of their work with students and colleagues, and who will contribute to the academic success of all students. Head teachers communicate routinely with families, collaborate with other teachers, and are responsible for developing a healthy, safe, engaging, fun, and effective classroom culture within the School. This position will begin on September 1, 2025. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree preferred
At least 3 years of experience teaching elementary school children
A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning
The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community
An understanding and commitment to cultural competency and how to support students of all backgrounds
Knowledge in delivering strategy based literacy and math instruction
Skill in designing instruction that is data driven, differentiated, and actively engaging
Previous experience leading morning meetings, such as those outlined by the Responsive Classroom
Prior experience in developing social studies curricula with a hands-on, developmentally appropriate focus
A commitment to progressive education as outlined on our website
Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills
Initiative, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration
A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback
The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks
A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies ( i.e. , Google Workspace tools)
Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance
The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated

Responsibilities

Planning and teaching lessons in all subject areas (math, language arts, social studies, science)
Mentoring an associate teacher
Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students
Preparing for and communicating details about student performance and growth with parents and/or guardians at scheduled conferences
Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the classroom in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations
Maintaining accurate student record keeping, including grades and attendance
Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth
Ensuring the confidentiality of student information as necessary
Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings
Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards
Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned