Lower School Head Teachers: General Studies
SAR Academy & SAR High School
Apply to this job New York on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted August 27, 2025
Job description
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Studies Teacher to join our Lower School Team (Grades 1-5) for the 2026-2027 school year.
Qualifications:
- Builds meaningful connections with children
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues and families
- Understands social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Demonstrates a creative, engaging, and flexible approach to teaching
- Exhibits strong ability to differentiate instruction for a diverse group of learners
Responsibilities:
- Cultivates a sense of community among students
- Works collabroratively with team to plan lessons and learning experiences, and develop curricular resources
- Monitors student progress and adapts materials in response to their needs
- Maintains open communication with parents and colleagues
- Manages classroom effectively
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.
Compensation (from employer):
70000–85000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Teach grades 1-5, develop curricula, monitor progress, foster community, collaborate with team.
Job title
Lower School Head Teachers: General Studies
Experience level
not specified
Industry
education
Location requirements
Must be located in New York, no remote work specified.
Salary
70000–85000 USD per year
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
child developmentdifferentiated instructioncollaborationclassroom management
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
social developmentemotional developmentdifferentiated instructioncurriculum development
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
New York, NY, USA
On-site City