SAR Academy

Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies (Lower School)

SAR Academy  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is looking to fill a maternity leave position for a General Studies Teacher (Grade 2 or Grade 3) from February 2026 through May 2026.

Responsibilities:

-Collaborate with grade-level and class team in curricular planning and teaching

  • Lead small group learning
  • Take part in responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch, dismissal, and recess duty

Qualifications:

  • Strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect
  • Problem-solving and collaborative skills
  • Understanding of social, emotional and cognitive development
  • Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to education
  • Ability to teach language arts, math and thematic social studies units
  • Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction
  • Prior teaching experience required

About SAR:

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.

SAR Academy

About SAR Academy

Imagine a school with no walls or barriers, where every student is unique...welcome to SAR!

SAR Academy is a nursery through 8th grade Modern Orthodox co-educational day school dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies. We have created a program committed to excellence in every aspect of our educational goals:

- To foster a community of b’nai and b’not torah who demonstrate sensitivity for their peers, respect for their teachers and environment, loyalty to their country, and an appreciation of the differences in others.

- To advance and develop each student towards a value and mastery of Hebrew language, Judaic Studies, and General Studies.

- To raise our students’ connection to Hashem (Ahavat Hashem and Yir’at Shamayim), commitment to Talmud Torah, observance of Mitzvot and connection to Medinat Yisrael.

- To educate by nurturing and challenging each student to reach his or her individual potential.

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Riverdale, NY
Year Founded
1969
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