Childcare, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conferences, Diversity, Interpersonal Skills, Lesson Plans, Organizational Skills, Pedagogy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary School, Record Keeping, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
Isidore Newman School seeks a talented and dynamic Lower School co-teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The role of the co-teacher in the Lower School is multifaceted. The successful applicant will:
- Possess excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills.
- Be technologically savvy and computer literate.
- Have an abiding interest in helping students to experience academic and social growth.
- Be successful in working with teams.
- Be willing to contribute to school activities outside of the assigned classroom.
- Possess a strong understanding of the developmental level of the students they teach.
- Genuinely love to work with children and educators at the elementary level.
The most important qualifications include:
- A bachelors degree or higher in elementary education or a related field.
- 3 years of experience as an elementary grade educator.
- Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the elementary level.
- Professional orientation toward collaboration and innovation.
- A reflective practitioner committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning.
- Enthusiasm for teaching children.
- Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion.
- A positive attitude, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to engage, motivate, and develop student learning.
- Must meet and maintain all federal, state, and local requirements to work in an educational/childcare setting.
Significant responsibilities include:
- Plan and execute lessons that meet the differentiated needs of our students, including whole group, small group, and individual instruction, and fulfill the skills and content of the grade level.
- Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
- Facilitate the educational and social development of the students.
- Create an environment of respect and rapport that is safe and conducive to learning.
- Use instructional time effectively.
- Collaborate positively with the grade level colleagues as well as other lower school faculty around teaching and learning and have a growth mindset.
- Assess the students in a variety of ways, both formal and informal, and use assessment to guide instruction for student growth, development, and learning.
- Complete report cards.
- Continue to grow professionally by working with instructional coaches and administration, accepting feedback throughout the evaluation process, attending in-service and professional development training in and outside of the school, and reading professionally.
- Communicate openly and effectively with parents, including but not limited to Parents Nights, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Curriculum Conversations.
- Participate in field trips and special traditions and activities of the grade level.
- Maintain student records, display student work, and maintain a neat and organized environment for learning.
- Model appropriate presence daily and ensure that students adhere to Lower School behavioral expectations.
- Complete Lower School duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume, educational philosophy statement, and names of three professional references.