2026-2027 - Lower School - Elementary Co-Teacher (Part-Time)

About the role

The Isidore Newman School seeks a talented and dynamic Lower School co-teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves planning and executing lessons, facilitating the educational and social development of students, creating a respectful and conducive learning environment, collaborating with colleagues, assessing students, and communicating with parents.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Achieve student growth, development, and learning through assessment and use of assessment data
• 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Professional orientation toward collaboration and innovation
• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
• Enthusiasm for teaching children
• Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion
• A positive attitude, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to engage, motivate, and develop student learning
• Must meet and maintain all federal, state, and local requirements to work in an educational childcare setting

Skills

• Excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Tech-savvy and computer literate
• Genuine love for working with children and educators at the elementary level

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Application

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume, educational philosophy statement, and names of three professional references.

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