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Location

New York

Salary

$58,000 - $63,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

Associate Teachers support the Head Teacher with daily classroom duties, lesson preparation, and student observation. They are also responsible for leading reading groups and participating in school-wide professional development and admissions events.

Requirements summary

Candidates should ideally possess or be working toward a Master's degree in Elementary Education and have experience working with young children. A disposition toward learning, optimism, and a commitment to equity and inclusion are highly valued.

postgraduate degreeClassroom ManagementLesson PreparationCurriculum DevelopmentParent CommunicationCultural CompetencyStudent AssessmentEquity And InclusionDifferentiation Of Instruction

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

  • 93 -
  • New
  • York,
  • NY 10128Salary
  • Range: $58,000.00 - $63,000.00 Salary/yearThe Spence School LOWER SCHOOL ASSOCIATE TEACHER Full-time position to begin August 2026 Overview The Associate Teacher Program at the Spence Lower School provides the foundation for beginning teachers to prepare to ultimately become lead teachers of their own classroom. Associates typically remain at Spence for two years, as this allows them to teach in different grade levels and to work with more than one Head Teacher. Head Teachers work closely with their
  • Associates to mentor them in the following areas: The craft of teaching and the development of curriculum Strategies for teaching, including differentiation of instruction Classroom management Professionalism Student assessment Development of personal teaching style Communication with parents Active observation of students Weekly planning Responsibilities Associate Teachers assist the Head Teacher with all day-to-day duties including lesson preparation and classroom set up. In addition to learning the craft of teaching by supporting the Head Teacher and assisting with classroom practices,
  • Associate
  • Teachers have additional responsibilities which include: Attending all faculty and grade level meetings Attending curriculum morning and admissions events Leading a reading group Serving as head teacher when needed and participating in planning Participating in school-wide professional development QualificationsQualifications Possesses MA or MS (or working toward it) in Elementary Education preferred Has experience working with young children Finds joy in working with children and in school life Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness and a sense of humor Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences Supports Spence’s commitment to equity and inclusion Has a disposition toward learning from and with colleagues about teaching practice
  • Salary range: $58,000 - $63,000 Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.