Lower School Associate Teacher 1st and 2nd Grade

Trevor Day School is seeking full-time 1st and 2nd grade Associate Teachers for the school year. Associate teachers assist head teachers in all aspects of students daily life and work with the head teacher to fulfill Trevors mission and educational philosophy and practices. Associate teachers will refine pedagogy and skills alongside their head teacher their cohort of associates and the administration. They will engage in ongoing professional development and targeted assignments designed to prepare them for becoming head teachers.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children at the preschool and/or elementary level.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; enrollment in or completion of a masters degree program preferred.

Job responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the head teacher to teach core subjects.

• Help assess student progress and maintain records; assist in the writing of reports and updating of class webpages; attend family conferences.

• Participate in weekly meetings and in professional development sessions.

• Fulfill Trevor community responsibilities.

Ideal candidates should possess:

• Passion for the subject matter and for the craft of teaching.

• Curiosity creativity positivity flexibility collaboration skills and a sense of humor.

• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.

• A growth mindset and lifelong dedication to learning.

• Experience and/or interest in using technology to enhance classroom learning.

The full-time salary range for this position is $55000-$65000 as per the schools salary scale. When extending an offer for employment Trevor Day School bases the salary upon several factors that include (but are not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education training key skills and peer salary equity. The school also offers a competitive benefits package.

About Trevor Day School

Trevor Day School () is a preschool through grade 12 coeducational independent school in Manhattan that serves approximately 750 students. Trevor Day School educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven idea-rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought experiences and culture; promotes compassion collaboration courage and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens.

Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.