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Kindergarten Teacher for September 2026
Posted : March 10, 2026
Department(s) : LS Faculty
Job Status : Full Time
About Shefa
The Shefa School is a Jewish community day school in Manhattan, serving students in grades K-8. Since opening in September 2014, Shefa has enrolled children who benefit from a specialized educational environment in order to develop their strengths while addressing their learning challenges. We specifically serve students with language-based learning disabilities who have not yet reached their potential levels of success in traditional classroom settings. Shefa is a pluralistic community school, serving families across the range of Jewish involvement and observance.
About the Position
The Shefa School is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for September 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- The Kindergarten Teacher will teach students to explore, share, learn, and think creatively.
- The teacher will provide developmentally appropriate, multisensory instruction across core subject areas, including early literacy, foundational writing and language skills, mathematics, social studies, and Judaic studies.
- Using structured, explicit teaching methods tailored to diverse language and learning needs, the teacher will design and adapt curriculum to support each child's academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Responsibilities include ongoing assessment of student progress, implementing individualized supports and accommodations, and creating a nurturing, structured classroom community with clear routines and positive behavior supports, that fosters students' curiosity, creativity, and love of learning.
- The teacher should excel in building strong partnerships with families through consistent communication and collaborate closely with specialists and colleagues to ensure a coordinated, student-centered approach to learning.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have a depth of training and expertise in teaching kindergarten-aged students and as well as experience using multisensory instruction working with students with language-based learning disabilities.
- Candidates should have a passion for working with kindergarten students and an eagerness and ability to collaborate with others.
- In addition, candidates must demonstrate a clear understanding of child development and demonstrate flexibility and comfort with risk-taking and ambiguity.
Salary
$60,000.00 - $90,000.00 commensurate with experience
Send Cover Letter & Resume to jobs@shefaschool.org
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Kindergarten Teacher for September 2026