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Posted: 01-Mar-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: 60,000 - 63,000
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Salary Range: $60,000 - $63,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
The Dalton School, a K-12 independent, coeducational school located in Manhattan, is consistently recognized as one of the top independent day schools in the nation. It has a total enrollment of about 1,300 students and a faculty and staff of approximately 350.
The Associate Teacher program at The Dalton School provides a unique opportunity for beginning teachers to further their teaching skills by working closely with experienced teachers and mentors in a progressive educational setting. As full-time employees, the ideal Science Associate candidate has experience teaching science to young children and implementing an inquiry-based, experiential curriculum. Working collaboratively within a K-12 Science department, being invested in reflecting on one’s practice along with excellent communication skills, a passion for working with children and a positive attitude are essential. Candidates must demonstrate an investment in providing a learning experience that is equitable for all children through their lessons and in their communications with colleagues.
Associate Teachers are integral to the First Program community. Associate Teachers must demonstrate sensitivity to and awareness of the many kinds of diversity present within the First Program community (cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, learning style, etc.), as well as the social and emotional developmental needs of the students.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Head Teacher in all classroom responsibilities, both academic and organizational
- Plan and conduct small group or whole class lessons
- Assess and document students’ needs
- Develop and participate in classroom management
- Supporting the Head Teachers in the daily maintenance of the classroom
Qualifications:
- MA or MS (or working toward it) in Early Childhood or Elementary Science Education, preferred
- Experience working with elementary aged students in a school setting
- An understanding of and appreciation for progressive education
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in writing
- Experience writing student reports preferred
- Strong proficiency with technology is required
- Strong work ethic with the ability to learn new skills quickly
- Strong organizational and executive functioning skills
- Has a disposition toward learning from and with colleagues about teaching practice
- Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness and a sense of humor
- Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and supports Dalton’s commitment to equity and inclusion
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands.
The Dalton School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities
Notice to Applicant: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
We appreciate your interest in employment at The Dalton School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.
