Job detail
Lower School Head Teacher
Mary McDowell Friends School
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/16/2026
Location
New York
Salary
$70,000 - $115,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The head teacher oversees the educational and social-Emotional growth of students with learning disabilities by designing a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualized student plans and maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant content area and possess 3-5 years of direct teaching experience. A strong commitment to equity, justice, and cultural competency is required to support the school's diverse community.
postgraduate degreeAdvocacyCollaborationWritten communicationOral communicationGSuiteCultural competencyVeracrossGrowth mindsetClassroom managementCurriculum developmentSocial-emotional learningSpecial educationDifferentiated instructionStudent assessmentBehavioral intervention