Trinity School, a co-educational, K-12 institution located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks Lower SchoolHead Teachers beginning September 2024.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a field related to education (Master's degree preferred) and at least three years of experience in Lower School teaching. Strong candidates will possess:
- A demonstrated love of children;
- A joyful dedication to education that holds high standards for children's intellectual growth;
- An empathy for the current complexities of the social-emotional lives of children;
- A demonstrated attention to how race, gender, religion, socio-economic status and other aspects of identity manifest themselves in the classroom;
- Experience creating Social Studies and Language Arts curriculum where all children can see themselves reflected in the program while simultaneously developing a curiosity about the people, the physical world and the structures around them;
- Experience with mathematics where children feel challenged by grappling with difficult, deep problems;
- A pedagogy where inquiry is center;
- Interactive, adaptive classroom management skills which both facilitate order and learning while respecting the dignity of children;
- A belief in partnerships with families;
- An ability to work collaboratively and generously with colleagues, both on the team and across the division;
- Strong oral and written communication skills and
- An optimistic, purposeful work ethic.
Interested candidates should post a resume as well as a cover letter outlining their readiness for this position.
Salary range: $64,750 - $156,940 (salary based upon experience)