Second Grade Head Teacher (Leave Replacement) 25-26 na Grace Church School

Grace Church School seeks a Second Grade Head Teacher Leave Replacement to begin  January 5, 2026 to March 13, 2026.

About Grace 

Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two nearby campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the Episcopal values of dignity and belonging.

Grace is a school of big ideas, and our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy: an approach that reflects our belief that joy is the fuel of academic achievement, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue. Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission. 

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a warm and inviting classroom community that promotes a positive and productive learning environment
• Develop, plan, and teach math, social studies, writing, and reading lessons.  (Experience teaching CKLA and Bridges Math preferred.)
• Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning, providing extra support and enrichment as needed
• Implement classroom management strategies to monitor student behavior
• Collaborate with grade-level team members to enhance the curriculum
• Address social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education in the curriculum, and competence in antiracist practice and pedagogy
• Utilize technology where appropriate when teaching and planning lessons
• Plan field trips to enhance the curriculum
• Collaborate with specialty teachers, as well as math and reading specialists, to plan and integrate various units across the curriculum
• Meet with grade-level team members, learning specialists and the Head of Lower School on a weekly basis
• Identify and respond to individual student’s academic and social-emotional needs in collaboration with the Head of Lower School and JK–4 Counselor
• Monitor student progress to determine the effectiveness of interventions 
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of student progress, parent communication, and lessons
• Communicate effectively with parents on a regular basis through meetings, phone calls, emails, parent teacher conferences, and report cards
• Perform assigned, ongoing scheduled responsibilities with care (recess duty, lunch duty, dismissal, etc.)
• Attend and participate actively in division and whole school faculty meetings 
• Guide and mentor and support Second Grade Associate Teachers 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of two years experience teaching elementary school children

Compensation

This is a full-time faculty position with an expected base salary of $68,000-$155,040 to commensurate with education and experience on the faculty salary scale.

Grace Church School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that equity and inclusion are not only hallmarks of a just society, but also virtues essential to sound learning. Our commitment to our mission calls on all faculty members to promote a culture of dignity and belonging for everyone at Grace. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, identities, and religious and non-religious traditions, and beliefs.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our school website.