High Meadow School, certified by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), is a vibrant, progressive learning community located in Stone Ridge, NY, offering nursery school through 8th Grade and after-school, vacation enrichment, and summer camps open to the community.

We seek a full-time 4th-Grade Lead Teacher to begin October 5th, 2020.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Inspire learners to find joy and meaning in their studies of literature, language arts, writing, history, math, and science.
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Positive Discipline
• Actively engage students in their learning using inquiry and investigation
• Collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects, activities and lessons 
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify, teach towards, and assess the successful meeting of learning goals for your students 
• Work collaboratively with your co-teacher to create a robust program blending in-person and remote learning
• Communicate with and cultivate relationships with parents, and tandem with your co-teacher.

High Meadow’s mission is to nurture each child’s love of learning by engaging their intrinsic curiosity in nature, one another, play, and creative expression, and to empower each child to be an independent thinker who has a personal voice by providing opportunities to authentically and compassionately participate as a member of a diverse, democratic community.  Learn more at www.highmeadowschool.org.

High Meadow is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued. High Meadow School is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse community in which all people are valued and respected. We are a community that will not tolerate discrimination based on one’s gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, ethnic background, or socio-economic status. We honor and appreciate our differences and the varied perspectives and learning opportunities a community of inclusion creates.