Kindergarten Co-Head Teacher

The Collegiate School seeks an experienced Kindergarten/Lower School Head Teacher for the 2024-25 academic year, who will share Head Teacher responsibilities with another Co-Head Kindergarten Teacher. The ideal candidate will be student-focused, projecting a vivid presence in the Lower School. The Co-Head Teacher provides instruction in core content areas including language arts, mathematics, and social studies. Additionally, the Co-Head Teacher must possess an enthusiastic commitment to the importance of building and sustaining a diverse, just, inclusive, and equitable academic environment.

General Summary:

Under the general direction of the Head of Lower School, the Kindergarten/Lower School Co-Head Teacher is involved in all aspects of the classroom program. The incumbent is primarily tasked with planning and teaching all homeroom subjects. The Co-Head Teacher helps students learn and understand abstract concepts, solve problems, and develop critical thinking skills and enthusiasm for learning and hard work. Furthermore, this position is responsible for observing students and evaluating their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Additionally, the Co-Head Teacher communicates effectively and regularly with parents, and works collaboratively with the grade level team.

Essential Duties:

• Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods;
• Prepares syllabi and lesson plans, following curriculum guidelines or school objectives;
• Implements instructional activities contributing to meaningful learning experiences;
• Provides a variety of materials and resources for students to explore, manipulate, and use;
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate;
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional material to meet students’ varying needs and interests;
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules, expectations, and procedures;
• Observes and evaluates students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health;
• Maintains accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development;
• Collaborates with head teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of the academic program;
• Prepares written progress reports and conducts parent/teacher conferences;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in teaching or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of three to five years of professional head teaching experience.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to complete a background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and willingness to participate fully in a dynamic day school located in New York City;
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to remain responsible at all times for the supervision of students during classes and generally at all times when on campus or off campus;
• Ability to learn new technology and systems commensurate with program requirements;
• Demonstrated ability to act as a role model of professionalism;
• Ability to model honesty, accountability, understanding, respect, love, and kindness for the students;
• Ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with respect;
• Displays curiosity, a positive attitude, flexibility and a good sense of humor;
• Ability to follow all policies and procedures of the School as written in the employee and parent handbooks.