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Lower School Homeroom Teacher

Portledge School

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Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$65,000 - $80,000 / YEARPosted 2 months ago

Location

Locust Valley, New York

Salary

$65,000 - $80,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The teacher will lead a Lower School homeroom, delivering high-quality instruction across all core subject areas while developing the curriculum. Responsibilities include building positive relationships with families and participating in the school's professional learning community.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a minimum of a BA degree and a valid teaching certification for elementary positions. Experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and proficiency in Google Suite and Blackbaud are preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeTime ManagementCommunication SkillsClassroom ManagementGoogle SuiteCurriculum DevelopmentInstructional LeadershipDiversity And InclusionStudent MentoringElementary EducationCollaborative PlanningEducational ResearchIB PYPBlackbaudEmotional LearningMetacognitive Strategies

Job description

About Portledge School

  • Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island.
  • Approximately fifty minutes (28 miles) from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring.
  • Enrolling approximately 500 students in grades N-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community.
  • We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world.
  • Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Job Description

Portledge School seeks to hire a dynamic Lower School homeroom teacher who is driven to create a classroom environment where student learning is a non-negotiable goal and passion is evident on a daily basis.The ideal candidate will have a strong elementary education instructional background with the ability to teach all core subject areas and effectively lead an elementary homeroom class.Responsibilities include actively evaluating and developing the Lower School curriculum, building positive relationships with students and families, participating collegially in meetings and taking an active role in the life of the school community.

  • Our faculty work in a warm, collaborative environment...
  • Delivering consistent high-quality instruction, mentoring and teaching to students
  • Participating in collaborative planning and ongoing professional development and a professional learning community
  • Staying current with current educational research and pedagogy related to classroom instruction and educational trends
  • Maintaining online Atlas curriculum database for courses taught
  • Attending a minimum of 4-6 evening/weekend programs that support the community throughout the year
  • They are...
  • Lifelong, intellectual learners who have a passion for teaching and mentoring children
  • Interested in and committed to teaching subject matter from multiple cultural perspectives
  • Clear about instructional goals

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  • Knowledgeable about content and explicit with students about what is expected of them and why
  • Clear communicators with their students about what is expected of them and why
  • Willing to teach students metacognitive strategies
  • Prepared to offer effective feedback
  • Excited about and responsible for student outcomes

    • Qualifications

    • BA Degree minimum; advanced degree preferred in relevant area(s)
    • Teaching certification required for all elementary teaching positions
    • Superb written and oral communication as well as organizational and time management skills
    • Belief in the value of all types of diversity, equity, and an inclusive, positive, and student-centered environment
    • A commitment to the qualities embodied by the Portledge pillars: Kindness, Honor, Purpose, Respect
    • Desire to nurture the whole child and support students by attending all-school events, including art, music, theater, athletics, and community functions
    • Committed to teaching and nurturing the emotional learning of children
    • Commitment to excellence and to professional and personal growth
    • Experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) preferred but not required
    • Knowledge of Google Suite and Blackbaud
    • Ability to develop trusting, supportive relationships with students

    Compensation Range: $65,000-$80,000 per year

    Application Notes

    Please apply through our Careers Page [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=237a78a7-619f-42a1-8313-ad8ceb192d5d&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US] and include your cover letter and resume.

    Deadline

    Open Until Filled

    Start Date: August 2026

    Website

    https://www.portledge.org/ [https://www.portledge.org/]

    Market context

    New York classroom teacher demand remains steady

    In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.

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