Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies (Lower School)

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