Head Teacher- Fieldston Lower

Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. Fieldston Lower, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is comprised of approximately 270 students Pre-K through 5th Grade and 60 faculty members.
Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. The Fieldston Middle and Upper campus located in Riverdale has approximately 400 students in 6-8th grades and 600 students in 9-12th grade.
What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students' cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
Position Summary
We are seeking passionate teachers who consider ethics to be at the core of their work with students and colleagues, and who will contribute to the academic success of all students. We anticipate a few openings in grades 1-5. In your application or cover letter, please indicate the grades (1-5) you are most interested in teaching.
The hiring range for this position would be $68,2312-$161,916.
Responsibilities
Head teachers plan and teach lessons in all subject areas (math, language arts, social studies, science). In grades PreK-3rd grade, Head Teachers are paired with an associate teacher and offer mentoring for their growth. Head teachers communicate routinely with families, collaborate with other teachers, and are responsible for developing a healthy, engaging, and fun classroom culture.
Position Requirements
The successful incumbent would possess:

• A Bachelor's degree, Masters degree preferred;
• A commitment to diversity, equity and social justice;
• At least 3 years of experience teaching elementary school children;
• Respect and appreciation for diversity in all of its forms;
• Knowledge in delivering strategy based literacy and math instruction;
• Skill in designing instruction that is data driven, differentiated, and actively engaging;
• Previous experience leading morning meetings, such as those outlined by the Responsive Classroom;
• Prior experience in developing social studies curricula with a hands-on, developmentally appropriate focus;
• A commitment to progressive education as outlined on our website;
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience communicating with constituents in various racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups;
• Initiative, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration;
• The ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback.

To Apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.
EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.