Maternity Leave Teacher: General Studies (Lower School)
SAR Academy & SAR High School
Apply to this job 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.
Unknown location
On-site
Riverdale, Bronx, NY, USA
On-site City
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