Maternity Leave, Early Learning Center

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is looking to fill a maternity leave position for the 2025-2026 school year in our Early Learning Center (Nursery-Kindergarten).

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with grade-level and classroom teams to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities

- Lead and facilitate small group learning to support individualized instruction and growth

- Contribute to a warm, inclusive classroom environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence

- Partner with co-teachers to carry out daily classroom routines and support students' social-emotional and academic development

- Support classroom needs outside of teaching time, including lunch and recess supervision

Qualifications:

- Ability to build meaningful connections with children and create an environment of mutual respect

- Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills

- Knowledge of child development of principles in social, emotional and cognitive areas

- Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching and learning

- Demonstrated experience in early childhood classrooms and familiarity with current best practices

- Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in a team-oriented environment

SAR Academy offers a supportive and welcoming environment for educators to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on young learners. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and looking to be part of an inspiring team, we encourage you to apply!