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Lower School Assistant Teacher
Gateway School, The [NY]
New York, New York
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
Date Posted: 12/6/2024
 
Job ID: 77234
Position/Title: Lower School Assistant Teacher
Employer: Gateway School, The [NY]
Department:
Category / Heading #1: Teaching  Early Childhood/Elementary Ed.
Category / Heading #2: Teaching  Early Childhood/Elementary Ed. - Assistant Teacher
Category / Heading #3: Teaching  Early Childhood/Elementary Ed. - Associate Teacher
Status: FullTime
 
 
Job Description/Responsibilities:

For 60 years, The Gateway School has transformed the lives of bright children who experience academic difficulty as a result of language-based learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, reading and writing disorders), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive function disorder, or auditory processing difficulties. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Gateway enrolls approximately 160 students between the ages of 5-14. In small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio, faculty and therapists meet students where they are, individualize instruction accordingly, and develop them into skilled, strategic, independent learners who are capable of advocating for themselves and who are prepared to transition into mainstream school and life.


The Gateway Lower School, serving students ages 5-10, seeks nurturing and collaborative individuals with a Special Education and Early Childhood/Elementary background to join our teaching team. The Assistant Teacher supports the Head Teacher in the development and implementation of instruction in all subjects. The position involves daily collaboration with the Head Teacher and other professionals. The ideal candidate has worked with students with learning disabilities, and is eager to learn from an experienced team of professionals.  


The Gateway School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program.  The annual salary range is $50,000 - $55,000.  Salary will be pro-rated for mid-year hires.

 
 
Minimum Degree: BA
Certification Required: No
Minimum Experience: 0-1 Years

 
Qualifications:
  • · Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
  • ·Master’s degree in Special Education, or enrollment in a Master’s program, preferred
  • · Experience in Early Childhood strongly preferred
  • ·Training in and experience teaching using Preventing Academic Failure, The Hochman Method/The Writing Revolution and/or Singapore Math preferred
  • · Independent school teaching experience preferred
  • ·Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students
  • ·Strong communication and organizational skills
  • ·Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work.
 
Tuition Remission: No
Spend for Graduate Study: No
Relocation Assistance/Allowance: No
Support/Sponsor Work visas to overseas candidates: No
ON Campus Housing: No
OFF Campus Housing: No
 
 
Application Notes:
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The Gateway School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program.  The annual salary range is $50,000 - $55,000.  Salary will be pro-rated for mid-year hires. To apply, please submit in one PDF a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references that includes email and phone contact information. Please submit by email to: Posting135@gatewayschool.org and indicate position of interest in the email subject line. The Gateway School is an equal opportunity employer.


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Deadline:
ASAP
 
Contact Info
To apply, please submit in one PDF a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references that includes email and phone contact information. Please submit by email to: Posting135@gatewayschool.org and indicate position of interest in the email subject line.
 
 
 
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