Assistant lecturer specializing in business information systems

The IDEAL School of Manhattan

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

Position Description

The IDEAL School of Manhattan currently seeks a high-energy, passionate educator to work as an Assistant Kindergarten Teacher in an inclusion school.

This person will work directly with the lead teacher and must have a strong ability to collaborate and follow the design of the established class routines. The ability to design, differentiate, and modify the curriculum with support, and the skills to implement creative support strategies are required. The Assistant Teacher may lead whole group instruction and will lead small group instruction daily. Experience with behavior management is required. This is a leave replacement position through June 2023.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working as a member of the Lower School classroom teaching team in an inclusive setting to plan and differentiate curriculum, establish classroom routines, and support all students
  

• Collaborating and following the design of the established classroom curriculum, as well as creating and implementing individual goals for students in the class
  

• Partnering with the lead teachers, therapists, and additional professionals on the implementation of support strategies for students across settings
  

• Creating differentiated lessons and materials to support students access to the curriculum
  

• Implementing modified behavior plans and behavior management as needed
  

• Communicating proactively with families
  

• Attending and contributing to Parent-Teacher conferences
  

• Attending scheduled school events
  

• Utilizing specific instructional techniques to meet individual student needs
  

• Supporting the school by contributing to an aspect of school life determined in coordination with the division head and lead teachers
  

• Providing support for Activities of Daily Living, as needed
  

Essential Qualifications:

• Appreciation for the school s mission
  

• A strong understanding of differentiation
  

• The ability to collaborate as a part of a team
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• A desire to make a difference in the school--to contribute time and talent outside of the classroom to the growth of students and the school
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree required, Masters degree preferred
  
• Independent school experience is preferred
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: or .

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