Early Childhood Division Head Teacher

Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.

About You

The ideal candidate will have successful experience working with early childhood-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of classroom life, including curriculum planning, group times, weekly newsletters, report writing, and parent conferences
• Interacting with children in all areas of the classroom, including the rug area, block area, pretend, and art projects
• Supervising and interacting with students during outdoor and indoor gross motor play times
• Doing whatever is necessary to help students feel safe and supported in the school environment, including accompanying children to the bathroom, changing diapers if necessary, and comforting and holding upset children
• Arriving on time to set up the classroom and staying after the school day to clean the classroom and work on planning for the next day
• Working with the rest of the grade level team to share ideas and resources to promote consistency within the program
• Participating in all aspects of school life, including attending team and staff meetings and community events

Schedule

Working hours are generally 7:55 AM to 3:05 PM. Occasional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000-$90,000. Salary offers are based on our salary scale steps, which are determined by years of experience and are non-negotiable due to pay equity practices. Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks, summer vacation)
• Comprehensive benefits package: complimentary lunch, retirement contributions, medical, vision, and dental insurance

Requirements

• Has experience and enjoys working with early childhood-aged children
• Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
• Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
• Possesses good judgment
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience

All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.