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Sar

Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies (Lower School)

New York

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Education
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
11 Sept 2026

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SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is looking to fill a maternity leave position for a General Studies Teacher (Grade 2 or Grade 3) from February 2026 through May 2026.

Responsibilities:

-Collaborate with grade-level and class team in curricular planning and teaching

- Lead small group learning

- Take part in responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch, dismissal, and recess duty

Qualifications:

- Strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

- Problem-solving and collaborative skills

- Understanding of social, emotional and cognitive development

- Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to education

- Ability to teach language arts, math and thematic social studies units

- Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction

- Prior teaching experience required

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