Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies (Lower School)

SAR Academy & SAR High School

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New York on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted July 3, 2025 Last posted July 3, 2025
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.

Compensation (from employer):
150–150 USD per-day-wage

About this role

Summary

teach language arts, math, and social studies; collaborate; engage students; adaptable teaching approach

Job title

maternity leave teacher: general studies (lower school)

Experience level

prior teaching experience

Industry

education

Location requirements

on-site in riverdale, ny

Salary

150–150 USD per-day-wage

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

collaborative skillsproblem-solvingsocial development understandingtechnology tools

Preferred skills

creativityflexibilityemotional intelligence

Specializations

language artsmathsocial studieseducational technology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site

Riverdale, Bronx, NY, USA

On-site City