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Assistant Head of Lower and Nursery School
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Town School
New York, New York
Salary: $125,000 - 445,000
Date Posted: 1/15/2025
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Job ID:
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77571
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Position/Title:
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Assistant Head of Lower and Nursery School
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Employer:
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Town School
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Department:
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Category / Heading #1:
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Administration Division Head/Principal - Assistant Division Head Lower/Elementary Sch
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Category / Heading #2:
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Administration Academic Support and Enrichment
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Category / Heading #3:
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Administration Assistant Head/Assistant Principal of School
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Status:
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FullTime
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Job Description/Responsibilities:
The Town School is a 112-year-old, coeducational Nursery through 8th Grade school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Town embraces high academic and ethical standards for each student, and our school’s motto, “Let there be joy in learning,” guides all community members. We are strongly committed to equity and inclusion, creating a school community where all have a sense of belonging. Town students graduate as well-rounded emerging scholars and citizens who are articulate, resilient, morally responsible, and committed to a path of lifelong learning. We now seek an experienced educator to serve as Assistant Head of our newly consolidated Lower and Nursery School. Reporting to the Head of Lower School and Nursery, the new appointee will build on our school’s history of excellence and collaborate with us on future possibilities.The Salary Range for this position is $125,000-$145,000
Responsibilities Faculty Supervision and Development Mentor and coach teachers on pedagogy, classroom management, and curriculum delivery Attend curriculum meetings to strengthen vertical alignment across the division and into Middle School Oversee Associate Teacher program and Co-Directors Support onboarding and ongoing development for new faculty, cultivating alignment with the school’s standards and values Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback and accountability to promote teaching excellence Ensure teachers have resources they need to create an inclusive and engaging 21st century learning environment Support oversight of specialist teachers Support Division Head in hiring process
Student Support Address behavioral concerns using age-appropriate, restorative practices that promote social-emotional growth and communicate with families Partner with learning specialists, psychologists, and faculty to ensure holistic development for all students Foster a culture of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect
Administrative Oversight & Community Engagement
Help support admissions process in division including reading files and supporting with assessments Act as the Division Head’s representative during absences, ensuring continuity of leadership
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Minimum Degree:
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BA
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Certification Required:
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No
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Minimum Experience:
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3-5 Years
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Qualifications:
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required; a master’s degree preferred At least five years of teaching or administrative experience, with expertise in early childhood and elementary education Demonstrated ability to lead professional learning, implemented sustained accountability metrics, and managed operational responsibilities Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to engage effectively with students, families, and staff Demonstrated commitment to equity, and supportive of Town’s Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; demonstrated personal growth and accomplishment in this area preferred Personal characteristics of an outstanding professional: warmth, tact, discernment, superb communication and organization skills, high energy and a good sense of humor
Town aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community and, therefore strongly encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Tuition Remission:
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No
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Spend for Graduate Study:
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No
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Relocation Assistance/Allowance:
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No
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Support/Sponsor Work visas to overseas candidates:
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No
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ON Campus Housing:
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No
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OFF Campus Housing:
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No
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Application Notes:
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Deadline:
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Contact Info
Candidates should send a letter of interest, resumé, and the names/contact information of three professional references to Alison Flannery, Head of the Nursery-Kindergarten Division/Incoming Head of Lower and Nursery School, at employment@townschool.org
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