Second Grade Associate Teacher

Salary Range: $62,000 - $65,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.

The Dalton School, a K-12 independent, coeducational school located in Manhattan, is consistently recognized as one of the top independent day schools in the nation. It has a total enrollment of about 1,300 students and a faculty and staff of approximately 350.

We are seeking a full-time Second Grade Associate Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year, starting in September.

The Associate Teacher program at The Dalton School provides a unique opportunity for new teachers actively pursuing the field of education to further their teaching skills by working closely with experienced teachers and mentors in a progressive educational setting. Associate Teachers are integral to the First Program community. Duties include collaborating with the Head Teacher in all classroom responsibilities, both academic and organizational: planning and conducting small group or whole class lessons, assessing and documenting students’ needs, developing and participating in classroom management, and supporting the Head Teachers in the daily maintenance of the classroom. Associate Teachers must demonstrate sensitivity to and awareness of the many kinds of diversity present within the First Program community (cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, learning style, etc.), as well as the social and emotional developmental needs of the students.

Responsibilities

As a full-time employee, the Second Grade Associate candidate must possess a passion and a promise for working with young children, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching via ongoing graduate classes and/or professional development. Associates generally spend two years in First Program and are invited for a third year of teaching at the discretion of the school. The Second Grade Associate Teacher assists the Head Teacher with all day-to-day duties including lesson preparation and classroom set up. In addition to learning the craft of teaching by supporting the Head Teacher and assisting with classroom practices, the Second Grade Associate Teacher has additional responsibilities which include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and conducting small group or whole group lessons
• Assessing and documenting students’ needs
• Attending and participating in Curriculum Night, grade-level meetings, report conferences, student support meetings, Associate Teacher meetings and professional development
• Participating in conversations around curricular planning and classroom management
• Writing student progress reports each trimester
• Supervising lunch, recess, and dismissal duties

• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• A commitment to ongoing learning about diversity, equity and inclusion, and justice initiatives
• Bachelor’s Degree required; work towards an advanced degree in Elementary or Early education (preferred)
• Previous experience with Lower School students (preferred)
• Strong proficiency with technology is required
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to learn new skills quickly
• Strong organizational and executive functioning skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are of special interest as our students learn Spanish starting in Kindergarten
• Demonstrate cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands.
  
  

The Dalton School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities

Notice to Applicant: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

We appreciate your interest in employment at The Dalton School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.