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| Company Name: |
The Spence School |
| Location: |
New York, NY United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
04/10/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
06/10/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Education |
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Lower School Associate Teacher (K-2)
he Spence School
LOWER SCHOOL ASSOCIATE TEACHER
Full-time position to begin August 2026
Overview
The Associate Teacher Program at the Spence Lower School provides the foundation for beginning teachers to prepare to ultimately become lead teachers of their own classroom. Associates typically remain at Spence for two years, as this allows them to teach in different grade levels and to work with more than one Head Teacher. Head Teachers work closely with their Associates to mentor them in the following areas:
The craft of teaching and the development of curriculum
Strategies for teaching, including differentiation of instruction
Classroom management
Professionalism
Student assessment
Development of personal teaching style
Communication with parents
Active observation of students
Weekly planning
Responsibilities
Associate Teachers assist 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, Associate Teachers have additional responsibilities which include:
Attending all faculty and grade level meetings
Attending curriculum morning and admissions events
Leading a reading group
Serving as head teacher when needed and participating in planning
Participating in school-wide professional development
Qualifications & Requirements
Qualifications
Possesses MA or MS (or working toward it) in Elementary Education preferred
Has experience working with young children
Finds joy in working with children and in school life
Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness and a sense of humor
Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Supports Spence’s commitment to equity and inclusion
Has a disposition toward learning from and with colleagues about teaching practice
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| Company Name: |
The Spence School |
| Website: | https://www.spenceschool.org/about-spence/employment |
Company Description:
About us
With a commitment to academic excellence and personal integrity, The Spence School prepares a diverse community of girls and young women for the lifelong transformation of self and the world with purpose, passion and perspective.
Philosophy
Offering a rigorous, liberal arts study, The Spence School develops high standards and character while creating an environment that fosters self-confidence and the joy of learning. Charging our students to meet the demands of academic excellence and responsible citizenship in a changing world, we teach that diverse points of view fuel inquiry, engagement and deeper understandings of complex truths. We believe in the strength, intellect and vitality of women..
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