Head Teacher, Early Learning Center
New Yorkonsite$54K – $420K
Posted 55mo ago · via Lever
About this role
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is seeking dedicated and passionate Head Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in our Early Learning Center (Nursery-Kindergarten). We are looking for educators who foster curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children, while cultivating a warm, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
-Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum, lessons, and activities
-Teach in a fair, warm, and open-minded environment with differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs
-Conduct ongoing developmental evaluations of children, including anecdotal notes, to identify areas of strength and plan for areas of growth…
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