Lower School General Studies Teacher
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL SCHOOL
Location
New York
Salary
$65,000 - $95,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The role involves teaching General Studies to lower school students in grades 1 through 5 for the upcoming school year. Teachers are expected to nurture curiosity, cultivate imagination, encourage creative expression, and foster critical thinking skills in their students.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess a Master's degree and a minimum of three years of experience serving as a head teacher. Candidates should be proficient in differentiating instruction and integrating technology into classroom learning, while also enjoying collaboration with colleagues.
Job description
Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking full time lower school General Studies teachers for grades 1-5 for the 2026-27 school year. The applicant must have a Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience as a head teacher. Candidates should be comfortable differentiating instruction, have experience integrating technology in classroom learning, and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues. Responsive Classroom training is beneficial but not required.
Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent Jewish school, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school's approach to education is governed by profound respect for children. We nurture children’s curiosity, cultivate their imagination, encourage creative expression, value their initiative and engender critical thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities.
Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and resume.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The full-time equivalent salary range is $65,000 - $95,000, depending on years of experience.
