SAR Academy
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is seeking dedicated and passionate Head Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in our Early Learning Center (Nursery-Kindergarten). We are looking for educators who foster curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in young children, while cultivating a warm, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum, lessons, and activities
Teach in a fair, warm, and open-minded environment with differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs
Conduct ongoing developmental evaluations of children, including anecdotal notes, to identify areas of strength and plan for areas of growth
Maintain effective classroom management strategies and routines
Create a well-organized and stimulating classroom environment that promotes exploration and independence
Foster clear, warm, and positive ongoing communication with parents, including weekly newsletters and photographs, progress phone calls, and parent-teacher conferences
Collaborate with the teaching team to plan and facilitate daily classroom experiences and special programs
Participate in school-wide responsibilities, including tefillah, lunch and recess supervision, arrival/dismissal, outdoor play, and specialty programming
Qualifications
Strong ability to build a warm, respectful, empathetic, and inclusive classroom community
Deep understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive development in early childhood and progressive education philosophies Knowledge of integrated curriculum development and inquiry based learning
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to teach integrated curricula around varied units of study and chagim
Strong classroom management skills with the ability to create a structured yet joyful environment
Ability to differentiate instruction and expectations for a range of learners
Skilled in collaborative problem-solving, with flexibility and creativity in a dynamic setting
Background in current early childhood educational philosophy and best practices
Passion for nurturing student growth and creating joyful, engaging learning experiences
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective teaching practice with a growth mindset
SAR Academy offers a supportive and welcoming environment for educators to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on young learners. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and looking to be part of an inspiring team, we encourage you to apply!
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
Salary commensurate with experience
About SAR SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.
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Responsibilities
Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum, lessons, and activities
Teach in a fair, warm, and open-minded environment with differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs
Conduct ongoing developmental evaluations of children, including anecdotal notes, to identify areas of strength and plan for areas of growth
Maintain effective classroom management strategies and routines
Create a well-organized and stimulating classroom environment that promotes exploration and independence
Foster clear, warm, and positive ongoing communication with parents, including weekly newsletters and photographs, progress phone calls, and parent-teacher conferences
Collaborate with the teaching team to plan and facilitate daily classroom experiences and special programs
Participate in school-wide responsibilities, including tefillah, lunch and recess supervision, arrival/dismissal, outdoor play, and specialty programming
Qualifications
Strong ability to build a warm, respectful, empathetic, and inclusive classroom community
Deep understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive development in early childhood and progressive education philosophies Knowledge of integrated curriculum development and inquiry based learning
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to teach integrated curricula around varied units of study and chagim
Strong classroom management skills with the ability to create a structured yet joyful environment
Ability to differentiate instruction and expectations for a range of learners
Skilled in collaborative problem-solving, with flexibility and creativity in a dynamic setting
Background in current early childhood educational philosophy and best practices
Passion for nurturing student growth and creating joyful, engaging learning experiences
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective teaching practice with a growth mindset
SAR Academy offers a supportive and welcoming environment for educators to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on young learners. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and looking to be part of an inspiring team, we encourage you to apply!
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
Salary commensurate with experience
About SAR SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.
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