2026-2027 - Lower School - Teacher

Isidore Newman School seeks a talented and dynamic Lower School Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role of the Lower School Teacher is multifaceted. The successful applicant will possess excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills; demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills; be technologically savvy and computer literate; have an abiding interest in helping students to experience academic and social growth; be successful in working with teams; be willing to contribute to school activities outside of the assigned classroom; possess a strong understanding of the developmental level of the students they teach; and genuinely love to work with children and educators at the elementary level.

The most important qualifications include

● A bachelor's degree or higher in elementary education or a related field ● 4+ years of experience as an elementary grade educator ● Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the early childhood/primary level ● Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion ● Professional orientation toward collaboration and innovation ● A reflective practitioner committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning ● Enthusiasm for teaching children ● A positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills ● Ability to engage, motivate and develop student learning ● Must meet and maintain any and all federal, state, and local requirements to work in an educational childcare setting.

Significant responsibilities include

● Plan and execute lessons that meet the differentiated needs of our students including whole group, small group, and individual instruction, and fulfill the skills and content of the grade level ● Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy ● Facilitate the educational and social development of the students ● Create an environment of respect and rapport that is safe and conducive to learning ● Use instructional time effectively ● Collaborate positively with the grade level colleagues as well as other lower school faculty around teaching and learning and have a growth mindset ● Assess the students in a variety of ways, both formal and informal, and use assessment to guide instruction for student growth, development, and learning. Complete report cards ● Continue to grow professionally by working with instructional coaches and administration, accepting feedback throughout the evaluation process, attending in-service and professional development/training, in and outside of the school, reading professionally, and actively participating in faculty meetings ● Communicate openly and effectively with parents including but not limited to Parents Nights, Parent Teacher Conferences, Curriculum Conversations ● Participate in field trips and special traditions and activities of the grade level ● Maintain student records, display student work, and maintain a neat and organized environment for learning ● Model appropriate presence daily and ensure that students adhere to Lower School behavioral expectations ● Complete Lower School duties and responsibilities as assigned