The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as 2nd Grade Lower School Head Teacher. 

Job Overview  

The Lower School Head Teacher (grades K–3) creates and maintains an inclusive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment conducive to students' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. Reporting to the Head of Lower School, this individual is committed to working creatively, flexibly, and closely with the grade team, co-curricular teachers, Learning Resources, Department Heads, and School Counselor to ensure student success. This community member participates fully in the life of the Lower School and Chapin.

Chapin’s Lower School Head Teacher will be:

A lead teacher who demonstrates a commitment to innovation, reflective practice, and interdisciplinary curriculum development who

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to prepare, implement, and document appropriate lesson plans in Social Studies, Literacy, and Math that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students

• Is a reflective practitioner who facilitates high-quality, engaging learning experiences built around intellectual exploration and joyful discovery

• Uses diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment data to inform teaching and learning and set individual student goals

• Is a lifelong learner who actively engages in professional growth by seeking feedback, reflecting on teaching practices, and pursuing opportunities for continued learning and development

A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history who

• Understands and appreciates the Lower School learner within the context of early childhood development

• Demonstrates effective pedagogy by employing research-based, differentiated strategies that support diverse student backgrounds, learning needs, interests and well-being.  

An educator who recognizes the importance of social-emotional learning and actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by

• Fostering an inclusive classroom that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Designing and maintaining a joyful, productive, and consistent learning environment, building relationships with students while recognizing the hands-on nature of childhood learning

A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning who

• Works collaboratively and generously with colleagues on the grade team and across the Lower School

• Seeks opportunities to work with co-curricular teachers on interdisciplinary units of study that allow students to draw meaningful connections across subjects

• Serves as a supportive mentor when working with an Associate Teacher

• Builds strong partnerships with families and communicates both formally and informally about curriculum, school life, and each child’s personal journey

• Enthusiastically approaches their work and demonstrates strong organizational skills, flexibility, and follow-through on assignments 

Qualifications

Required 

• Bachelor’s Degree - Master’s Degree Preferred

• Minimum two years of Lead Teaching Experience in an elementary classroom

Preferred 

• Demonstrates a passion for and recognition of the importance of an all-girls learning community

• Experience with Responsive Classroom

• Commitment to Culturally Responsive Practices and fostering a Community of Belonging

• Experience working with an inquiry-based math program, a robust literacy program, and an integrated social studies curriculum

• Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are of special interest as our students learn Spanish starting in Kindergarten

• Proficiency with digital tools such as Seesaw, Canvas, and the Google Suite for Education

Compensation: The compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience; the range is $70,000 to $130,000.

How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until our positions are filled.