Substitute Teacher, Early Learning Center
SAR Academy & SAR High School
Apply to this job New York on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 10, 2025 Last posted June 10, 2025
Job description
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is seeking a substitute teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in our Early Learning Center (Nursery-Kindergarten).
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with grade-level and classroom teams to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
- Lead and facilitate small group learning to support individualized instruction and growth
- Contribute to a warm, inclusive classroom environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence
- Partner with co-teachers to carry out daily classroom routines and support students' social-emotional and academic development
- Support classroom needs outside of teaching time, including lunch and recess supervision
Qualifications:
- Ability to build meaningful connections with children and create an environment of mutual respect
- Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills
- Knowledge of child development of principles in social, emotional and cognitive areas
- Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching and learning
- Demonstrated experience in early childhood classrooms and familiarity with current best practices
- Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in a team-oriented environment
SAR Academy offers a supportive and welcoming environment for educators to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on young learners. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and looking to be part of an inspiring team, we encourage you to apply!
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):
30000–36000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Assist classroom activities, support child development, collaborate with team, foster inclusive environment
Job title
Substitute Teacher, Early Learning Center
Experience level
demonstrated experience in early childhood classrooms
Industry
education
Location requirements
New York, remote work not mentioned
Salary
30000–36000 USD per year
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
child developmentcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaboration
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
early childhoodcurriculum planningsocial-emotional developmentstudent engagement
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
New York, NY, USA
On-site City
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