Job detail
Academic Lead Teacher - Elementary
International Rescue Committee
PART_TIME
Posted 4/13/2026
Location
New York
Salary
$32 - $33 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The academic lead teacher will instruct a self-Contained classroom for refugee youth, focusing on writing, literacy, and math. They are responsible for creating culturally responsive lesson plans, assessing student progress, and fostering social-Emotional development.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in education or a relevant field is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates should have at least three years of teaching experience and demonstrated success in supporting diverse multilingual learners.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCollaborationCultural humilityRelationship buildingReport writingStudent supervisionParent communicationClassroom managementInstructional planningDifferentiated instructionProject-based learningAssessment administrationLesson plan developmentMultilingual learner supportSheltered instructionTrauma-informed instruction
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Sick days
- 403b retirement savings plan
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- US holidays